Was Zachary Taylor killed by hot desert or frozen desert?

Zachary Taylor was not killed by either a hot or frozen desert; he died on July 9, 1850, likely from acute gastroenteritis, possibly caused by food poisoning. His death occurred during a hot summer in Washington, D.C., rather than in a desert environment. Various theories have circulated about the cause of his illness, but there is no evidence to suggest he was affected by desert conditions.