But, since none of Poe’s medical records or the actual death certificate remain, it’s a mystery that will never be solved. Poor Poe was only 40 years old at the time, and broke, despite writin ...

On Oct. 7, 1849, Poe died at 40 years old. Details surrounding the days leading up to his demise are the stuff of legend. Not even his medical records or death certificate survived, as any record ...