Morphy died at the young age of 47. Cause of death....heart problems.

Morphy died broke, unhappy and alone, a man who allegedly lost his mind. In his later days, Morphy never left his house, and did not socialize with anyone.

He is buried in an elaborate grave in Louisiana that was paid for post death by appreciating chess fans.

Fischer at one point claimed to be the reincarnation of Morphy's spirit.