He was expelled from UV on 30 November 1996 and three weeks later collapsed of a heart attack during a parliamentary session which was discussing the creation of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche. This proved fatal as he died several days later. González had previously suffered two heart attacks and doctors speculated that the stress of the events surrounding his expulsion from the party may have led to his fatal heart attack. Another possible factor cited was the lengthy parliamentary session that he had presided over.
