It remains unclear whether Rée's death was an accident or suicide. Rée had not long before his death declared "I have to philosophize. When I run out of material about which to philosophize, it is best for me to die." (28 October 1901)
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Monday 18th of April 1955 (-) — Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein dies of the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Einstein refused surgery, saying: "I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly."