famous marathon runner who died of a heart attack
Jim Fixx James Fuller "Jim" Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who authored the 1977 best-selling book The Complete Book of Running. He is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution, popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging. He died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age. His genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack.[1]
Doc Hudson By the start of Cars 2, Doc has died of Engine Cancer (The same thing as Heart Cancer, and is very rare). The Piston Cup has been renamed in his honor, and his clinic has been converted into a museum that displays trophies and mementos from his career.