Man insists he’s in perfect health, then drops dead

Nov 1939: John H. Mills, 70, appeared before the city board of education to plead for his old job back. Insisted he was in perfect health. Then dropped dead.

Sounds like a heart attack, probably triggered by the stress of the situation.

Roanoke World News - Nov 14, 1939

Los Angeles Daily News - Nov 16, 1939

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Posted By: Alex - Sun Oct 08, 2023
Category: Death | 1930s

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For life insurance, my grandfather had a complete physical which found him to be in excellent health. But the doctor didn't fill out one form right, so he had to go back. Died on the stairs to the office (which was on the third floor). "Heart attack provoked by lung disease."

Posted by Phideaux on 10/08/23 at 12:30 PM

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