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How did Billy Bones die?

posted 13 years ago by conker203
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I had always wondered how Billy Bones eventually died. I asked my Dad about it and he suggested probably from alcohol poisoning (which makes sense considering the amount of rum he was consuming). Anyone have an idea?

A) Alcohol poisoning

B) ?

[–] tdefores 13 years ago

I think he may have had a stroke (though it was brought on by poor habits such as heavy drinking).

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[–] peggygeordie 13 years ago

My impression, too - a sudden, massive stroke just waiting to happen, and triggered by fear and rage that would have sent his bloodpressure skyrocketing.

[–] pufnstuff 13 years ago

It was in fact a stroke produced by longtime chronic alcohol use.

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[–] boll-weavil 12 years ago

According to the book 'the captain was struck dead by thundering apoplexy'

[–] pufnstuff 10 years ago

Yes, that's 18th century language for a stroke.

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[–] foxhound-37781 8 years ago

My guess is yeah, just the booze got him in the end. his body just gave up.
another theory is since he was handed "The Black Spot" only a minute or so before he died could be a factor too.

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[–] liscarkat (19031) 21 days ago

The exertion and adrenaline of the fight caused him to stroke out or have a heart attack.