Edgar Allen Poe died on Oct. 7, 1849 — 175 years ago today. Though it's unclear exactly how the writer died, here's what we do know about his mysterious death.

The famed poet died in ‘delirium’, wearing someone else’s clothes. Over 170 years later, we’re still searching for answers.

American poet Edgar Allan Poe was found delirious, confused and wearing someone else’s ratty clothes in a Baltimore, Maryland gutter. Yes, literally! He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for severe intoxication,