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I still live.

(1782 – 1852) American statesman, senator (Massachusetts) & writer

Last words The day before his best friend Peter Harvey had stated that Webster looked as if he was suffering. Webster told Harvey: "Be faithful friend I shall be dead tomorrow."

That picture is awful dusty.

Jesse James

(1847 – 1882) American outlaw, bank robber & convicted murderer

Last words At his home James climbed on a chair to dust a picture hanging on the wall. When he turned around he was shot in the back of the head by former associate Robert Ford.

Don't make a mess of it – shoot straight, you bastards.

Harry 'Breaker' Morant

(1864 – 1902) Anglo-Australian drover, horseman, poet & soldier

Last words Morant was courtmartialed and executed by the British – charged with killing Boer prisoners.

Every damn fool thing you do in this life you pay for.

Édith Piaf

(1915 – 1963) French singer & cultural icon

Last words Piaf spoke these words to her sister who stood at her deathbed.

God will forgive me. It is his profession.

Heinrich Heine

(1797 – 1856) German critic & poet

Last words

Why? I'm right at the height of the rifles.

Melchor Ocampo

(1814 – 1861) Mexican lawyer, scientist & liberal politician

Last words Spoken after his executioner ordered him to kneel before the firing squad.

No comment.

Edward Abbey

(1927 – 1989) author, essayist & environmentalist

Last words His response as to whether he had any last words

Is it safe?

William Palmer

(1824-1856) doctor & convicted multiple murderer

Last words Before stepping on the gallows trapdoor

I remember what my grandmother said to me on her deathbed: She said: ‘I wish I’d bought a normal bed.’

John-Luke Abi Roberts

British stand-up comedian, writer & actor

Communication Death Last words Wordplay Deathbed

Too late for fruit, too soon for flowers.

Walter John de la Mare

(1873 – 1956) English poet, short story writer & novelist

Last words

One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death… although Catholics have their hopes.

Alfred Hitchcock

(1899 – 1980) English filmmaker & producer

Last words

Relax… this won't hurt.

Hunter S. Thompson

(1937 – 2005) journalist & author

Last words This was the final sentence on his suicide note.

Leave the shower curtain on the inside of the tub.

Conrad Hilton

(1887 – 1979) American businessman & founder of the Hilton Hotels

Last words When asked if he had any last words of wisdom

Turn me. I am roasted on one side.

Lawrence of Rome

(c.225 – 258) a deacon & celebrated Roman martyr

Last words Lawrence was stripped and tied face down suspended over a bed of coals and slowly burned to death. In a cheerful voice this is how he responded when asked if he had any last request.

I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark.

Thomas Hobbes

Last words He died of a bladder disorder followed by a stroke.

Aw, no one's gonna shoot at me.

Lee Harvey Oswald

(1939 – 1963) American assassinator of President John F. Kennedy

Last words In response to a remark by a Dallas policeman: "Lee if anybody shoots at you I hope they're as good a shot as you are" – moments before being shot by Jack Ruby.

It's very beautiful over there.

Thomas Alva Edison

(1847 – 1931) American inventor, scientist & businessman

Last words Spoken to his wife as he lapsed in and out of consciousness

Never drive at night.

Joseph Lucas

(1834 - 1902) American manufacturer

Last words Lucas was the founder of Lucas Industries manufacturer of automotive alternators and headlights – which were notorious for unreliability in the early days of automobiles.

Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear. I always talk better lying down.

James Madison

(1751 – 1836) American statesman & politician

Last words In reply to the question "What is the matter Uncle James?"

That was a great game of golf, fellas.

‘Bing’ Crosby

(1902 – 1977) American singer & actor

Last words He died of a massive heart attack on the green after a round of 18 holes of golf. His physician had advised him to only play nine holes because of his heart condition.

Dear me! I think I'm turning into a god…

Vespasian

(9 – 79) Roman Emperor

Last words He died of a fever.

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Subject: Death » Last words (Page 4)

I still live.

That picture is awful dusty.

Don't make a mess of it – shoot straight, you bastards.

Every damn fool thing you do in this life you pay for.

God will forgive me. It is his profession.

Why? I'm right at the height of the rifles.

No comment.

Is it safe?

I remember what my grandmother said to me on her deathbed: She said: ‘I wish I’d bought a normal bed.’

Too late for fruit, too soon for flowers.

One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death… although Catholics have their hopes.

Relax… this won't hurt.

Leave the shower curtain on the inside of the tub.

Turn me. I am roasted on one side.

I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark.

Aw, no one's gonna shoot at me.

It's very beautiful over there.

Never drive at night.

Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear. I always talk better lying down.

That was a great game of golf, fellas.

Dear me! I think I'm turning into a god…