Why Did Palpatine Die So Easily in Return of the Jedi? Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars Return of the Jedi, Palpatine kicks the bucket relatively easily, all it took was just a little throw from Darth Vader and he was gone forever.

With all his immense powers, especially those showcased against Mace Wndu in Revenge of the Sith, how did he go so easily without a fight?

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