Conversation so far:
How did Harold Shipman die?
Shipman hanged himself in his cell at Wakefield Prison.
What year did he die?
at 06:20 on 13 January 2004, on the eve of his 58th birthday.
How many years had he served at him time of death?
CANNOTANSWER.
Where was he buried?
CANNOTANSWER.
Was his wife still living when he died?
he had reportedly told his probation officer that he was considering suicide to assure his wife's financial security after he was stripped of his National Health Service (NHS) pension.

Question: Was she able to have her finances secured by him taking that action?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Harold Shipman's wife able to have her finances secured by Harold Shipman considering suicide?