John Morrissey’s Death – Cause and Date

John Morrissey Death Cause and Date

Born (Birthday) February 12, 1831

Death Date May 1, 1878

Age of Death 47 years

Cause of Death Pneumonia

Profession Boxer

The boxer John Morrissey died at the age of 47. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Bare-knuckle fighter and gang member who became a State Senator and Congressman after his fighting days.

He was born in Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland, but his family emigrated to Troy, New York, when he was two.