What caused Edgar Allen's death?
Stroke
Heart attack
Pneumonia
Cancer
Answer
The cause of Edgar Allan Poe's death has been the subject of much speculation and debate. While the official cause of death was listed as a "congestion of the brain", it is now believed that Poe most likely died of a heart attack. Poe had a history of heart problems, and he had been drinking heavily in the days leading up to his death.
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