BBC News | Islam Karimov: Mystery over fate of Uzbek president BBC News Evidence is mounting that one of Asia's most authoritarian leaders, Uzbek President Islam Karimov, has died of an illness after 27 years in power. Mr Karimov, 78, was taken to hospital last week after a brain haemorrhage but the government has only ... Islam Karimov's Legacy Uzbek President Islam Karimov Has Died Uzbekistan plunged into uncertainty by death of dictator Islam Karimov |