Subject: Death » Last words (Page 4)

This is too tight.

(1823 – 1865) Swiss-born Confederate officer in the American Civil War

I am going.

(1899 – 1982) King of Swaziland

It wasn't worth it.

(1884 – 1957) Russian-born American film producer

I feel nothing except a certain difficulty in continuing to exist.

(1657 – 1757) French author

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

(1899 – 1980) English filmmaker & producer

Well, I've had a happy life.

(1778 – 1830) English writer, essayist, critic, grammarian & philosopher

It must have been the coffee.

(1917 – 1979) Japanese-American actor

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


Die… I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him.

(1882 – 1942) American actor

Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, let 'em wait!

(1738 – 1789) American farmer, businessman, writer, politician & patriot

Don't let it end like this; tell them I said something.

(1878 – 1923) Mexican revolutionary general

Tell the boys I'm coming home.

(1901 – 1934) American burglar & bank robber

Now I can cross the Shifting Sands.

(1856 – 1919) American author including (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)

It is hovering and it's not an aircraft.

(c.1958 – presumed dead in 1978 ) Australian pilot

How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden?

(1810 – 1891) American showman, businessman, entertainer & circus founder

Utter nonsense.

(1884 – 1962) diplomat & reformer & first lady

Well, if it must be so.

(1843 – 1907) Norwegian composer & pianist

I'm glad that's over.

(1926 – 1984) English comedian

Don't worry, they usually don't swim backwards.

(1962 – 2006) Australian television personality, wildlife expert & conservationist

I am about to – or I am going to – die: either expression is correct.

(1628 – 1702) French grammarian

Only you have ever understood me… and you got it wrong.

(1770 – 1831) German philosopher