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TIL While watching an episode of British TV show The Goodies, Alex Mitchell could not stop laughing for a continuous 25 minute period. He suffered a fatal heart attack due to strain placed on his heart. His widow later sent the Goodies a letter thanking them for making his final moments so pleasant

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