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In early 2003 Lin Wang suffered arthritis on his left hind leg. He started to lose appetite along with other complications. His condition deteriorated and he died on 26 February.
 
His "memorial service," which lasted several weeks, was visited by tens of thousands of people, many of whom left cards and flowers for the elephant. Lin Wang was posthumously awardedmade a "Honorary Taipei Citizen" by Taipei mayor [[Ma Ying-jeou]]. President [[Chen Shui-bian]] sent a [[wreath]], with a card addressing "to our forever friend, Lin Wang."
 
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