what did rudolph valentino died from

Rudolph Valentino was an American actor who became famous for his romantic leading roles in silent films during the 1920s. He died at the young age of 31 from peritonitis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. The exact cause of his death is still a subject of debate, but it is believed that it was related to an ulcer or other gastrointestinal issue.