Over-excitement kills Avatar moviegoer

Published: 12:28PM Wednesday January 20, 2010 Source: ONE News

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There are reports a Taiwanese man has died of a stroke, which doctors say was triggered by over-excitement from watching the blockbuster movie Avatar in 3D.

The 42-year-old had a history of high blood pressure and started feeling unwell during a screening and had to be taken to hospital.

Many Avatar viewers have reported suffering headaches, dizziness, nausea and blurry eyesight.

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