Dying words of famous people seem to be a little bit more poetic than the typical dying utterances of the common folk. Whether they've got the money and influence to be afforded the time to gather their thoughts, or because they're just plain cooler than many of us, there exist some memorable dying words from some very famous people.
Granted, in order to record someone's final words, there has to be some normality and/or convenience to the person's death; for the most part you'll not find any of these famous historical figures on the list of bizarre deaths from the 19th or even the 20th century. These notable historical figures died in bed, or in battle, or were somehow able to get their dying thoughts across to someone for recording on a list of last words of famous people.
What are some of the most memorable last words from famous people? What are the best dying words ever recorded? Some of the most notable last words of historical figures are recorded here on this list of famous final words. Make sure to upvote your favorites!
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I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have.
"I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have."
Leonardo da Vinci, artist
Now comes the mystery.
"Now comes the mystery!"
Henry Ward Beecher, evangelist
Friends applaud, the comedy is over.
"Friends applaud, the comedy is over."
Ludwig van Beethoven, composer
Karl Marx
"Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven't said enough."
Karl Marx, revolutionary
Jesus
"Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit."
Jesus Christ
Pancho Villa
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
Pancho Villa, Mexican revolutionary
Humphrey Bogart
"I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis."
Humphrey Bogart, actor
Winston Churchill
"I'm bored with it all."
Winston Churchill, statesman
General John Sedgewick
"They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist..."
General John Sedgwick, Union Commander
Louis XIV
"Why do you weep. Did you think I was immortal?"
Louis XIV, King of France