King died of tuberculosis after 45 days in office; with the exception of John Tyler and Andrew Johnson-both of whom succeeded to the Presidency-he remains the shortest-serving Vice President.
King died of tuberculosis after 45 days in office; with the exception of John Tyler-both of whom succeeded to the Presidency. King died of tuberculosis after 45 days in office; with the exception of Andrew Johnson-both of whom succeeded to the Presidency. He remains the shortest-serving Vice President.