
Ira Aldridge: Actor, Activist and Record-breaker
Ridiculous History
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Did Aldrige Get Ill on Tour in Poland?
Aldrige died in poland, the day before his birthday. He had a lung condition that he developed while on tour in poland. The buzz started building. Yes, this was gearing up to be like the monsters of rock the era,. you know, theatrical version. But fortunately, it never happened. Why didn't it happen? While just a few weeks before they were to take off, aldrige got ill. And unfortunately, he passed away in poland in lods on august seventh, 18 67.
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