25 Famous Last Words That Might Make You Cry

Last words have a surprising way of sticking to our memories like glue. Over the years, famous people have said some truly haunting and sad things on their deathbeds. Some are simple words and other long paragraphs, but their poignancy might resonate, making you curl up into a ball and cry. Still, sometimes we need to hear their words to get that little ounce of inspiration or revelation to live life to the fullest. Are you curious what people have said? Here are 25 Famous Last Words That Might Make You Cry.

25

Paul Walker

Source: https://moviepilot.com/posts/2845462

Right before he drove off in his Porche and got into his fatal car accident, Paul Walker told Jim Torp, “We will be back in five minutes.”

24

Eugene O'Neill

Source: http://mentalfloss.com/article/12762/surprising-last-words-11-entertainers

Famous playwright Eugene O’Neill was born in at the Broadway Hotel in what is now Time Square. On his deathbed, he lay at a Boston hotel. His last words were, “I knew it! I knew it! Born in a hotel room and, goddamn it, dying in a hotel room.”

23

Charles Gussman

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/28/arts/charles-gussman-87-dies-spinner-of-soap-opera-webs.html

Working as a writer for radio and television for years, spinning stories for popular soap operas, Charles Gussman said before he died, “And now for a final word from our sponsor…”

22

Groucho Marx

Source: http://theweek.com/articles/467927/surprising-last-words-11-entertainers

Famous comedian Groucho Marx died in 1977. Hospitalized in Los Angeles, his last words recorded were, “This is no way to live!”

21

Winston Churchill

Source: http://www.realclearhistory.com/historiat/2015/01/29/the_final_days_of_winston_churchill_195.html

Winston Churchill bravely led England and the allies through World War II but kept active after it. Reaching the age of 90 in 1965, he said on his deathbed, “I’m bored with it all.”

20

Frank Sinatra

Source: https://www.phrases.org.uk/quotes/last-words/frank-sinatra.html

American singer, actor, and entertainer Frank Sinatra was a force to be reckoned with in the 1950’s. In 1998, he suffered a horrible heart attack that left him critical until he died. With his wife by his side, he said, “I’m losing it.”

19

Joan Crawford

Source: http://boredbug.com/famous-last-words-ever-said-death/8/

Huge Hollywood actress Joan Crawford was diagnosed with cancer in her 70’s. In her last days, two nurses came by her side and started praying. She said before she died, “Don’t you dare ask God to help me.”

18

Emily Dickinson

Source: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/famous-last-words

Perhaps one of the most well-known poets of all time, Emily Dickinson was delicate in her last days. Before she died, she was confined to her bed and left a note. It read, “I must go in; the fog is rising.”

17

Truman Capote

Source: http://www.newnownext.com/five-things-you-should-know-about-truman-capote/09/2009/

Truman Capote was a journalist and novelist famous for his true crime novel, In Cold Blood. He died in the LA home of Joanne Carson. On his deathbed, he said, “It’s me. It’s Buddy. I’m cold.” Buddy was his childhood nickname.

16

Jane Austen

Source: http://www.mapping.com/words.shtml

Jane Austen is a novelist who needs no introduction. Famed for her many novels, she always seemed to have a way with words. Sadly, on her deathbed, all she could say was, “I want nothing but death.”

15

Hunter S. Thompson

Source: https://www.phrases.org.uk/quotes/last-words/hunter-s-thompson.html

In his suicide note, Hunter S. Thompson wrote, “Relax. This won’t hurt.” The prolific and acclaimed writer shot himself in the head.

14

John Adams

Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-were-john-adams-last-words-103946

The 2nd President of the United States, John Adams, is infamously known to have an on and off relationship with Thomas Jefferson. On his deathbed, Adams said, “Thomas Jefferson still survives.” Little did he know, Jefferson had died hours earlier.

13

Thomas Edison

Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2011/10/31/141868658/steve-jobs-and-his-last-words

The famous inventor Thomas Edison lay in a coma before his death. When he awoke briefly, he said, “It is very beautiful over there.”

12

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Source: http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~boris/maha/music/beethoven.html

Ludwig Van Beethoven is one of the most legendary composers of all time. He called his 5th Symphony, “Fate knocking at the door.” On his deathbed, his final words were, “Friends applaud, the Comedy is over.”

11

Steve Irwin

Source: http://time.com/19048/crocodile-hunter-steve-irwin-last-words-im-dying/

With his charismatic personality and enthusiasm for wildlife, he educated us about some of the world’s most dangerous creatures. Sadly, Steve Irwin passed away when he was struck in the chest by a stingray. According to his cameraman, his last words were, “I’m dying.”