Ole Bentzen Dies Laughing at Film

Ole Bentzen Dies Laughing at Film

Danish audiologist Ole Bentzen died from heart fibrillation during the screening of the 1989 movie "A Fish Called Wanda." Extended laughter caused his heart rate to increase, ultimately leading to his death. Newspapers reported that he "died laughing," which story writer John Cleese considered using for publicity but ultimately found inappropriate.

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