Hundreds of people had for days gathered at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital where the king was being treated. They were dressed predominantly in pink -- an auspicious color believed to restore health -- and yellow, which is the color of the king, based on the fact he was born on a Monday. Many people had hoped he would live till 120. The announcement was made around 7 p.m, to the crowd and gave way to devastated wailing and long embraces.

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