Hungarian actors who died due to Peritonitis
Here are 1 famous actors from Hungary died in Peritonitis:
Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 Budapest-October 31, 1926 Detroit) also known as Erik Weisz, Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss was a Hungarian pilot, historian, stunt performer, actor, magician, escapology and film producer.
Houdini became famous for his daring escape acts, including escaping from handcuffs, straitjackets, and even submerged underwater. He was also known for his ability to pick locks and expose fraudulent spiritualists. Houdini's career spanned over 25 years and he became one of the highest-paid performers of his time.
Outside of his performance career, Houdini was an advocate for aviation and even became the first person to fly a plane in Australia. He also wrote several books on magic and escapology, including "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin" and "Magician Among the Spirits".
Houdini's death in 1926 was surrounded by mystery and controversy. While performing a trick that involved being punched in the stomach, he suffered a ruptured appendix and passed away a few days later. Some believe that he was murdered by spiritualists whom he had exposed as frauds. Despite his untimely death, Houdini's legacy continues to inspire and captivate people to this day.
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