He died 1931 because of his scarlet fever which was really bad back then and it got worse during the years and he died
When Did Thomas Edison Die?
He die in october 18, 1931,in his home...
He died by diabetes and kidney problem's.
In 1931
Thomas Edison died of complications of diabetes on October 18, 1931, in his home, "Glenmont" in Llewellyn Park in West Orange, New Jersey, which he had purchased in 1886 as a wedding gift for Mina. He is buried behind the home