I found this interesting infographic showing 74 ways of dying in Shakespeare's plays, some being rather unusual like shame or lack of sleep. Some however haven't been included, like Portia's death in Julius Caesar. http://www.openculture.com/2016/01/...eares-plays-shown-in-a-handy-infographic.html
It would be interesting to see stats on the method of murder employed in Agatha Christie's books... I reckon shooting and poison would be top two. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!