Some of his followers claim he was poisoned , while Kuensel took pains to explain he died after an extended bout with cancer .
On April 5 , 2003 , the Shabdrung died .
Some of Shabdrung 's followers claim he was poisoned , while Kuensel took pains to explain he died after an extended bout with cancer .
On April 5 , 2003 , the Shabdrung died .