Which man died on Halloween from a ruptured appendix?
Charlie Chaplin
Alfred Hitchcock
Harry Houdini
Mark Twain
Fact: Harry Houdini, the legendary escape artist and illusionist, died on Halloween in 1926 from complications of a ruptured appendix, adding an eerie twist to his already mystifying legacy. Days before his death, Houdini was reportedly punched in the abdomen by a college student testing his claim that he could withstand powerful blows — a moment many believe may have worsened an undiagnosed case of appendicitis. After refusing medical care, Houdini’s condition rapidly deteriorated, and he passed away at the age of 52.
Correct Answer: Harry Houdini