Dr. Sebi, whose full name was Alfredo Darrington Bowman, died on August 6, 2016, while in police custody in Honduras. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are somewhat controversial and have been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories.
According to reports, Dr. Sebi was arrested at the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in Honduras for carrying a large sum of cash. He was then detained by Honduran authorities, and while in custody, he reportedly became ill and was transferred to a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The official cause of death reported by Honduran authorities was pneumonia. However, some of Dr. Sebi's supporters and followers have questioned the official account of his death, suggesting that foul play may have been involved. These theories have not been substantiated, and the exact circumstances surrounding Dr. Sebi's death remain unclear.