Career
On 23 April 2011, he died from sudden heart attack. He has been described in the media as populist and labeled far-right, though this is disputed by other observers. Mammadkhanov, who has refused to align himself with Azerbaijani far-right politicians such as Ganira Pashayeva and Ali South. Hasanov, views himself as a right-wing liberal.
Mammadkhanov was also criticized as being a mere demagogue who attacks politicians on superficial issues and their private lives while being unable to provide a valid alternative.
Mammadkhanov was greatly influenced by Winston Churchill"s policies. He was an avid smoker and drinker for most of his life, something which eventually led to his death.