Death in New York City
- When
- January 13, 1864 (disputed)
- Where
- New York City
Stephen Foster died in New York City in January 1864 after falling sick with a fever, with historians debating whether his death was accidental or self-inflicted.
Foster became sick with a fever in January 1864 and died in New York City. Reference works record his lifespan as July 4, 1826 to January 13, 1864, making January 13 the commonly given date of death, though the scope of sources treats the exact date and circumstances as contested. Historian JoAnne O'Connell speculates that Foster may have killed himself, while musicologist Ken Emerson says his injuries may have been "accidental or self-inflicted".
Sources
- Stephen Foster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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