How did Phineas Gage die? That’s the haunting question many people ask when they first hear his name. After all, this was the man who survived an unimaginable accident – an iron rod shooting straight through his skull – and lived to tell the tale. His story has fascinated doctors, scientists, and ordinary people for more than 170 years. But while most know about the accident that changed his life, very few understand the final chapter of his journey: how he lived afterward, and how he eventually died. The story of Phineas Gage isn’t just about tragedy; it’s about survival, resilience, and the mysteries of the human brain. His life…