Famous Last Words
The final words spoken by some people, including many very famous ones, are always worthwhile knowing about. Hundreds, and maybe even thousands, have been collected and we will add more constantly to our list.
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Goodnight, my darlings, Ill see you tomorrow,
which were the words playwright and author Noel Coward (1899-1973) said as he died.
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Now comes the mystery.
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), evangelist
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I am about to or I am going to die: either expression is correct."
Dominique Bouhours (1628-1702), French grammarian
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Beautiful." (when asked how she felt)
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), writer
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Ay Jesus.
Charles V of France (1338-1380)
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See in what peace a Christian can die.
Joseph Addison writer, d. June 17, 1719
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This is the last of earth! I am content.
John Quincy Adams US President, d. February 21, 1848
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I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis.
Humphrey Bogart actor, d. January 14, 1957
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The earth is suffocating . . . Swear to make them cut me open, so that I won't be buried alive.
Frederic Chopin (Dying of tuberculosis) composer, d. October 16, 1849

