In his later years, John Paul's health appeared to be failing. At public appearances, moved slowly and seemed unsteady on his feet.He also visibly trembled at times. While one of his doctors disclosed that John Paul had Parkinson's disease. John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, at the age of 84, at his Vatican City residence. Achievments: Pope John Paul II was the longest serving pope of the 20th century. Pope John Paul wrote five books that were published during his papacy. Pope John Paul II declared 482 saints during his papacy; more than the number declared by all the popes in the last 500 years combined.
"When the light fades or vanishes altogether, we no longer see things as they really are."– John Paul II