. how Houdini died

[3 austin w]

He died in 1926, due to peritonitis which is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs possibly from a appendix rupture.The legend that he died during a failed escape is not true.Harry often demonstrated that he could withstand the hardest punches to his midsection after flexing his incredibly strong abdominal muscle cage. He became the deliberate target of a strong man (a student at McGill University). The student asked Houdini if he can test out his claim. But, before Harry was prepared, he delivered a strong blow to his abdomen. Being the showman Harry was, shortly after recovering from the initial pain of the cowardly blow, the offender was invited to restrike Harry, and the subsequent blow bounced harmlessly off.But it was too late. The massive internal damage caused by the first punch is believed to have eventually killed Harry, although it is commonly believed that he suffered from peritonitis beforehand and the blow to the stomach just made it worse.The damage was done and the world shortly lost a wonderful and unique entertainer. Harry Houdini died at 1:26 p.m.on October 31 1926- at the age of 52.

[6Dustin]

I remember seeing a show on houdini. I remember them talking about how Houdini died.

[6Ashlee]

He died at a very young age, but was probably old back in 1926. It's really weird to think he died of a massive blow to the abdomen.

[4Jacob]

that stinks for him

[4Nichole]

I dont know who harry was.. But that is pretty sad!!!!!!!!

[8jena]

ah man. poor houdini.

[3Ally]

Oh he died that long ago? I thought it was just recently haha. but too bad he died :(

[4Justice]

oh gosh thats sad :( he was really young

[3zach]

What a mean person hitting him with a cheap shot

[3chelsea]

I didn't know this, it's pretty interesting. But what a way to die!

[3kylie]

thats too bad that he died, i would have been intersted to see what he could have done given more time.