Home Society A champion of the people: San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee dies unexpectedly at 65 San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died unexpectedly at age 65, after suffering a heart attack. Lee was the citys first Asian-American mayor. Getty December 13, 2017 12:16 IST Close San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died unexpectedly at age 65, after suffering a heart attack. Lee was the citys first Asian-American mayor.