I have seen animals pine to death over the loss of a beloved companion, so why should people be any different? Old article, but interesting nonetheless.

Any bets on the scientific significance of the words "died of a broken heart" referring to Nez Perce Chief Joseph?

"Chief Joseph, known by his people as In-mut-too-yah-lat-lat (Thunder coming up over the land from the water), was best known for his resistance to the U.S. Government's attempts to force his tribe onto reservations. The Nez Perce were a peaceful nation spread from Idaho to Northern Washington. Chief Joseph tried every possible appeal to the federal authorities to return the Nez Perce to the land of their ancestors. In 1885, he was sent along with many of his band to a reservation in Washington where, according to the reservation doctor, he later died of a broken heart."

"I am tired of fighting.... from where the sun now stands, I will fight no more."

i actually had a post on this one last year. it was from a research studies. yes, it's true one could die of a broken heart.

r u talking about heart disease ?

r u talking about heart disease ?

That arguably becomes a question of interpretation in this case, I would think.