How did Harry Houdini die?

Though there are mixed reports as to the cause of Henry Houdini's death, it is certain that he suffered from acute appendicitis. Whether his demise was caused by a McGill University student who was testing his will by punching him in the stomach (with permission) or by poison from a band of angry Spiritualists, it is unknown. What is known is that he died of peritonitis from a ruptured appendix on October 31, 1926 at age 52. Until next time, ChaCha!

Answered by Italia A. - 336 days ago at 1:22pm on Jun 28 2011

Harry Houdini died from sepsis, due to peritonitis, a complication of his appendectomy (his appendix ruptured). ChaCha on!

Answered by Nicole H. - 555 days ago at 9:45am on Nov 21 2010

Harry Houdini, born Mar 24, 1874 Hungary, died on the afternoon, Halloween, Oct 31, 1926 from a burst appendix causing peritonitis

Answered by Yolanda O. - 863 days ago at 2:06am on Jan 17 2010

Houdini died of peritonitis resulting from appendicitis in Detroit, Michigan, at Grace Hospital in room 401 on Halloweeen, 1926.

Answered by Holly B. - 1090 days ago at 5:04pm on Jun 04 2009

Harry Houdini died from sepsis resulting from a ruptured appendix. Doctors' experimental serum was ineffective at that point.

Answered by Tyler K. - 1160 days ago at 5:08pm on Mar 26 2009

Harry Houdini's cause of death officially was peritonitis from a ruptured appendix. Thanks for using ChaCha!

Answered by Melissa C. - 1177 days ago at 5:09am on Mar 09 2009

On the night of October 22, 1926 Houdini was performing in Montreal. At the Princess Theater when in his dressing room a.>>>>MORE?

Answered by Sarah E. - 1178 days ago at 4:07pm on Mar 08 2009