Death
Ricimer's "rule" lasted until his death from a hemorrhage on August 18, 472, six weeks after deposing Anthemius. His title of Patrician and position as Supreme Commander were assumed by his nephew Gundobad.
Without a powerful figure to guide it, the Western Roman Empire experienced an even more rapid succession of emperors, none of whom was able to effectively consolidate power. The line of Western Roman Emperors ended with Odoacer's deposition of Romulus Augustulus (arguably in either 476 or 480), reunifying the Imperial power in far off Constantinople.
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“Can even death dry up
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