From Fun to Funeral: 5 Shocking Cases of People Who Died While Having S*x
The line between ecstasy and the eternal can be thinner than imagined. Throughout history, there have been instances where the pursuit of pleasure has led to untimely ends. Here, we explore five shocking cases where passion led directly to the final curtain call:
- Félix Faure (1841-1899)
The President of France, Félix Faure, allegedly died of a stroke while involved in an intimate encounter with his mistress, Marguerite Steinheil, in the Élysée Palace. His sudden death sparked a flurry of gossip and speculation in French society.
- Pope John XII (1955-1964)
Pope John XII, a controversial figure known for his scandalous reign, reportedly met his end due to a stroke while in bed with a married woman. His papacy was marked by accusations of immorality, which only amplified the sensationalism around his death.
- In 2021, a 35-year-old man in Africa’s Malawi died during sexual intercourse with a se.x worker.
According to a post-mortem report, Charles Majawa’s death was a result of “excessive orgasm which caused blood vessels in the brain to rupture.”
- In 2007, a couple from South Carolina fell to their deaths after having se.x on the roof of an office building.
The bodies of Brent Tyler and Chelsea Tumbleston, both 21, were found by a taxi driver in the middle of an empty street at 5 am.
The couple’s clothes were found on the roof of a nearby building, where authorities believe they fell mid-romp.
- Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979)
Nelson Rockefeller, a former Vice President of the United States and a member of the influential Rockefeller family, reportedly died of a heart attack during an intimate moment with his assistant. His death became a subject of intense public and media scrutiny.