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John Henry ("Doc") Holliday may had either caught Tuberculosis by his mother , Alice Jane (McKey) Holliday (she died from the disease September 16, 1866 when John was 15 [ two years after moving to Valdosta, Georgia from Griffin, Georgia ]) ; or had caught it from one of his patients , while he was a Dentist ( as few of his patients came into his office , coughing and sneezing, while he was working on their teeth ). It is not known exactly when he contracted it, but it is known he had it form the time he was a young man - early 20's, anyhow.
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When did doc holiday die?
John Henry "Doc" Holliday died in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on November 8. 1887. The cause of his death was tuberculosis.
How is John Wesley Hardin related to doc Holliday?
John Wesley Hardin and John Henry "Doc" Holliday are not related.
What is John Henry Doc Holliday name for his knife?
The name of John Herny Doc Holliday's knife was HellBitch.
What was Doc Holiday from the movie's real name?
DR. JOHN HENRY Holliday.
What is J. Holliday's name?
One possibility is John Henry "Doc" Holliday of the OK Corral.
Why did Johnny Ringo call Doc Holliday Longer in the movie Tombstone?
It was "lunger," which was a derogatory slang term for a person with tuberculosis.
What did doc Hollywood die from in the movie Wyatt Earp?
Its Doc Holliday, John Holliday. He died of conjunctivitis, better known as tuberculosis, or TB. he smoked too much, drank too much, and did not regulate his body. he was known to gamble and defile his bod without sleep. Despite the wishes of his msitress, Ugly Kate, it led to his demise.
What is Doc Holliday's birthday?
Doc Holliday was born on August 14, 1851.
When was Doc Holliday's Revenge released?
Doc Holliday's Revenge was released on 12/31/2014.
What was the Production Budget for Doc Holliday's Revenge?
The Production Budget for Doc Holliday's Revenge was $1,000,000.
Was there such a man as Doc Holiday?
John Henry (Doc) Holliday was a real person- perhaps not the person shown in movies. The link below will take you to an article on Doc.
How did Doc Holliday died?
John Holliday, born in Griffin, Georgia, 14 August 1851. His mother died of tuberculosis ("TB") and Holliday suffered from TB for most of his life. He studied at dental school and worked as a dentist in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Dallas, Texas, to make his fortune as a gambler. He unfortunately developed a drink problem accompanied by a bad temper. After various shootouts where he killed his opponents, he moved to Denver. Eventually he went to Dodge City (1878) where he befriended Wyatt Earp. Then in 1880 he moved to Dodge City, linking up with Wyatt Earp again. It was here where the famous Gunfight At The OK Corral occurred (October 1881). After many more adventures, John "Doc" Holliday died of tuberculosis on 8 November 1887.
