However , Gemayel was assassinated 21 days before he was due to take office .
Sarkis was to be succeeded by Bachir Gemayel , who was elected President on 21 August 1982 with seventy - seven votes .
Bachir Gemayel was assassinated 21 days before Sarkis was due to take office .
Sarkis was to be succeeded by Bachir Gemayel , who was elected President on 21 August 1982 with seventy - seven votes .