Going on holiday

In 1979, Erich van Ghollsen Tesorius Wacker Penisis, the third Duke of FekenHall, died in a bank.
He was to go on holiday.
In Africa

So...
in those days...no credit cards and the best way was American Express traveller cheques.

So, he orders 2000 cheques at 10 US dollar worth.

Well, he did not know that he had to sign them at the bank - for later use of counter signature.

So he started -
After signing 500 with Erich van Ghollsen Tesorius Wacker Penisis, he had a heart attack and died!
Stress related