Edgar Allan Poe
In 1842, while Poe was living with Clemm and Virginia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Virginia became sick with tuberculosis. The family moved to New York City. They later settled in The Bronx. On 29 January 1845, Poe published his most famous poem, "The Raven", making him very popular. Virginia died a few years later, on 30 January 1847, due to pulmonary tuberculosis. Poe was devastated  after her death.