What Killed Liberace? Uncovering The Shocking Truth | Our History

Documentary. Liberace was one of the most charismatic performers of his generation. His meteoric rise to fame in the 1950s made him the highest paid entertainer in the world. Subscribe to Our History: In February 1987, Liberace was pronounced dead at his home in California. Liberace’s doctor had signed a death certificate, giving the cause of death as cardiac arrest. But the coroner wasn’t satisfied. He suspected foul play and ordered an autopsy. So what exactly killed Liberace? Dr Jason Payne-James examines the case. This film was first broadcast: 9 Nov 2015 Watch More Documentaries Our Life - Our History - Our World - Our Stories - Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today. Content distributed by ITV Studios.