Famous People who went out with a Bang

June 10th, 2010 | by Ashley Martin |

Sex isn’t usually dangerous, especially in the modern world that’s aware of STDs, jealous husbands and other hazards. When you’re applying for term life insurance, for example, you’re not likely to be asked about your sexual practices. You’re much more likely to be asked if you smoke, bungee jump or take high blood pressure medication. Still, if you take a look back through history, you can find plenty of people who met their end while involved in sexual activity.

Here is a random sampling of folks who went out, presumably, with a smile on their face:

Atilla the Hun. Arguably one of the greatest conquerors in history, Atilla the Hun met his match in the bedroom. He died of a heart attack while with his wife on their wedding night. (Guys, if your girlfriend is pestering you about getting married, just toss this one out to her and see how she reacts.)
Nelson Rockefeller. Rockefeller, who was previously a Vice President of the United States, also had a heart attack during sex. Unfortunately for the ex-VP, it wasn’t his wife that he was with when it happened. Instead, it was Rockefeller’s mistress, Megan Marshak. To make matters worse, there is speculation that Rockefeller might have lived if Marshak had called emergency services sooner than she did.
Pope John XII. This one goes back to 964, so the records are at least a little bit sketchy. What is known is that this pope died either while or shortly after having sex with someone else’s wife. There are conflicting stories as to whether it was a heart attack during sex or whether the Pope was beaten to death by the woman’s husband.
Michael Hutchence. We could probably list David Carradine in this spot. We suppose it depends on whether you’re more a fan of INXS or Kung Fu. Regardless, each of these guys were found in their hotel room naked with a belt around their necks. In both cases, the deaths were ruled suicides, but many experts suggest that the actual cause of death was autoerotic asphyxiation.
Felix Faure. Faure was once the President of France. He died in his office receiving oral sex from his mistress. The mistress continued her trade, however, and became mistress to several other famous French men after he died.

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