Question

What is believed to be the cause of Emily Dickinson's death?

• A. Pneumonia
• B. Bright's disease (a kidney disorder)
• C. Tuberculosis
• D. Heart failure

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Bright's disease (a kidney disorder)

Emily Dickinson passed away on May 15, 1886, from what is believed to be Bright's disease, a kidney disorder. Bright's disease is a historical term for kidney disease that is now classified under different specific diagnoses based on the underlying cause.