Francis Bacon died from a fatal case of pneumonia while he was attempting to preserve meat by stuffing a chicken with snow.

The statement is true. Francis Bacon died from a fatal case of pneumonia while attempting to preserve meat by stuffing a chicken with snow. This incident occurred in March 1626 when Bacon was inspired to carry out an experiment in which he used snow to keep meat fresh. He purchased a fowl, plucked it, and filled its body cavity with snow. However, this experiment ultimately led to his demise as he caught a severe case of pneumonia, which was caused by the cold temperatures and wetness of the snow. Despite receiving medical treatment, Bacon's condition worsened, ultimately resulting in his death.