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Houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft artefacts. The witches of Boscastle; Selling the wind. Engraving, 18th or 19th century. The Devil carrying off the Witch of Berkeley, England, c Woodcut from Liber chronicarum mundi Nuremberg, The historic entrance to Lancaster Castle.

Carved panel on front of Museum of Witchcraft Opened Boscastle. Placque showing height of flood water. Published in but incorrectly dating the trials as Potion and tonic bottles in a shop window. Situated near the top of a natural rise beside a prehistoric trackway. Anon Trial for witchcraft at Salem Massachusetts Public hanging of the 3 Chelmsford witches. John Carradine , an American actor, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns and Shakespearean theatre.

He died from multiple organ failure at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan, Italy at age Hours before he was stricken, he had climbed the steep steps of Milan's Gothic cathedral, the Duomo. Don't abandon my Indians! Kit Carson , American frontiersman. His final words have also been reported as " Adios, compadres. George Washington Carver , an American botanist and inventor.

Ho vissuto come filosofo, e morto come cristiano. I have lived as a philosopher, and die as a Christian. Giacomo Casanova , an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. So much wasted time. We got a bad fire! Let's get out - we're burning up… Who: An Apollo 1 astronaut, probably Roger Chaffee. All three crew members perished in a launchpad fire, You see, this is how you die. Coco Chanel , French fashion designer of women's clothes and founder of the Chanel brand. Approaching dissolution brings relief.

Neville Chamberlain , British prime minister. Graham Chapman , comedian of Monty Python fame. Spoken to his adopted son who had just arrived at the hospital. Tell [Carl] Mays I'm okay. Cleveland Indians' baseball player Ray Chapman. Chapman had been accidentally hit in the head by a pitch from Carl Mays, and died from complications of a skull fracture This was thirty-two years before batting helmets were first worn Pittsburgh Pirates, , and fifty years before Major League Baseball had made them mandatory To this day, Chapman is the only Major League Baseball player ever to die as a direct result of injuries sustained during a game.

I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible Crown, where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the world. Charles I , King of England, on the executioner's block, 30 January You must pardon me, gentlemen, for being a most unconscionable time a-dying. Charles II , son of the above, After all, it belongs to him.

Comedian Charlie Chaplin , d. Yo no quiero morir, por favor no me dejen morir. I don't want to die. Please don't let me die. Due to a severe respiratory infection, he was unable to speak for several days before his death. According to Venezuelan general Jose Ornella, he mouthed these words before suffering a massive heart attack and dying. U menya ne bylo shampanskogo v techeniye dolgogo vremeni. I haven't had champagne for a long time. Anton Chekhov , playwright, His doctor had given him champagne after all other attempts to ease the symptoms of death from tuberculosis failed.

Take a step forward lads - it'll be easier that way. As this earth will suffocate me, I implore you to have my body opened so that I will not be buried alive. Play Mozart in memory of me—and I will hear you. Frederic Chopin , Polish composer and pianist. He had a neurotic fear of being buried alive. The first quote was written on a note some hours before his death.

The second quote was spoken to his physician when asked if he was suffering greatly; he died about two hours later. The third quote is what Chopin reportedly murmured on his death-bed The opera reader , Biancolli, , p.

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In keeping with Channel 40's policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts and in living color, you are going to see another first — attempted suicide. Christine Chubbuck , year-old anchorwoman who, on July 15, , during technical difficulties during a broadcast on WXLT-TV in Sarasota, Florida , said these words on-air before producing a revolver and shooting herself in the head While she drew the gun on camera, the technicians quickly cut the video feed, but the gunshot could be clearly heard.

She was pronounced dead in hospital fourteen hours later.

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I'm so bored with it all. This was spoken before slipping into a coma and dying nine days later. Nihil propriis quid facis, latro, autem non tentant recte ut interficias me. There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly. Cicero , Roman statesman and orator. These words are directed at Herennius, his assassin by order of Marc Antony, triumvir and co-ruler of Rome. Herennius was a centurion. So remember, just when you think all the sounds of dogs barking, people mowing their lawns and children screaming are driving you mad, they may just be keeping you sane!

Dick Clark , American radio and television personality. From a blog post nine days before his death. While not his last spoken words Clark had difficulty speaking due to a stroke he experienced seven years prior , they were the last words he made to the public. Henry Clay , an American lawyer and planter, politician, and skilled orator. Spoken to his son. Harrison appears to be J. So here it is! Historians dispute the cause of her death. Many believe it was not an asp that she used to commit suicide, but rather some makeshift poison. A Life I have tried so hard to do right. Grover Cleveland , 22nd and 24th President of the United States, died Montgomery Clift , actor.

I'm tired of being the funniest person in the room. Del Close , improviser, teacher and comedian, d. Kurt Cobain , an American musician who was best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Nirvana Note: Cobain was quoting Neil Young lyrics when he wrote this line in his suicide note.

The full context of the note is available online. Il marche vers moi, sans se presser. Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking towards me, without hurrying. Jean Cocteau , French writer, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker. I love you all. Natalie Cole , an American singer-songwriter, and actress. Spoken to her younger twin sisters. I love you and my head hurts. Gary Coleman , an American actor, voice artist, and comedian. Can you get a shot of this gun?

On 20 June , Collinson was supervising the demolition of a bungalow that had been built by Albert Dryden without planning permission. After a BBC camera crew arrived, Dryden produced an unlicensed pistol, and Collinson invited the crew to focus on it. Dryden was subsequently arrested after a stand-off and was found guilty by a jury of murder and three counts of attempted murder, being sentenced to life imprisonment with a tariff of 13 years.

I curse you Corwin and all of Salem! Giles Corey , while being crushed during the Salem witch trials because he would not answer the court. The first line was said while being crushed during the Salem Witch Trials for refusing to answer the court. After long hours of pain, Corey then uttered the second quote and died. Lady, you shot me! Sam Cooke , after being shot to death at the Hacienda Motel now the Star motel.

Calvin Coolidge , 30th President of the United States, to a carpenter working on his home. Coolidge is also said to have been quoted near his death: My sentence is just: I deserve my fate. And may God have mercy on my soul. Chris Cornell , an American musician and lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave. The first line was the last thing Cornell said to his fans after performing his last song with Soundgarden at a concert. Within 60 minutes later, he was on the phone with his wife, slurring his words and repeatedly saying the second line before hanging up.

Count of Nychlenborch , Frisian freedom fighter. After being stabbed in the chest near the heart-area by unknown assassins, the old count asked who did it; on which the assassin replied: Noel Coward , playwright. Died of natural causes. We're looking in… we're overlooking the Financial Center. Kevin Cosgrove , a victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks. He was connected to a dispatcher, and he said the above phrase when the South Tower collapsed after it'd been hit by one of the airplanes used in the attacks.

No, my pain is too much, Fazila. I can't make it, I'm in too much pain. Either one was spoken to her assistant, Fazila Aswat, after she tried to encourage Cox to stand after an attack.

She later died of her injuries. It don't matter; I figure I licked the Rock anyway. Bernard Coy , convicted criminal, shot while trying to escape Alcatraz prison known as "The Rock" Dammit, don't you dare ask God to help me! This comment was directed towards her housekeeper who began to pray aloud. That was a great game of golf, fellers. Bing Crosby , American singer and actor. He was playing the whole 18 holes of golf, even when his doctor said to only do nine. It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.

It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. Crowfoot , chief of the Siksika First Nation. British occultist, mystic, poet, mountain climber. This is open to debate, because some sources report Crowley dying alone, and others claim that he said Sometimes I hate myself. Francis "Two Gun" Crowley , an American murderer and career criminal. That was the best ice-cream soda I ever tasted.

Louis Francis Cristillo , an American actor and comedian. Published newspapers reporting his death have him asking the nurse to move him onto his side, and report last words as being "I think I'll be more comfortable. Spoken regarding a toy gun he was holding, in the toy section of a Wal-Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio. Je ne le veux pas. I don't want it. Marie Curie , Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist. She had been offered an injection to ease her pain. Let's get these last few reds then head on back to camp. I killed the President because he was the enemy of the good people, the good working people.

I am not sorry for my crime. He said the second line as he was being strapped on the electric chair. D [ edit ] You got me. John Dillinger , infamous American bank robber. This may be an apocryphal quote. Dillinger died when a bullet passed through his brain, leaving him little opportunity for final speeches. You know, I'm not frightened. It's just that I'll miss you all so much Roald Dahl , Welsh novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot.

First line said to his family. He then appeared to have lost consciousness, and the nurse decided to inject him with a lethal dose of morphine to ease his passing. After she did, Dahl said the second line right before dying. I don't care if I live or die.

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Go ahead and kill me. Jeffrey Dahmer , serial killer. According to fellow prisoner Christopher Scarver, who admitted to beating Dahmer to death with a "preacher bar" part of a weight machine , these were his last words. Where is my clock? Jack Daniel , an American distiller and businessman, the founder of the Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery.

Mon seul regret est que je parte devant ce rat, Robespierre! My only regret is that I'm going before that rat, Robespierre! Georges Danton , a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and the first President of the Committee of Public Safety. The last line is a humorous comment on his famous ugliness.

I am not the least afraid to die. Charles Darwin , an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. But if a man touch them, he should be armed with iron and the staff of a spear; and with fire they shall be utterly burned in their place. I'd like to let you all know, despite the situation -- I know all of you are still convinced that I'm the person that killed your father, your son and your brother, but I am innocent.

The incident that happened that night was not my fault. I did not have a gun that night. I did not shoot your family member. But I am so sorry for your loss. I really am -- sincerely. All I can ask is that each of you look deeper into this case, so that you really will finally see the truth. I ask my family and friends that you all continue to pray, that you all continue to forgive. Continue to fight this fight. For those about to take my life, may God have mercy on all of your souls. Troy Anthony Davis , high-profile death row inmate. Davis was executed by lethal injection in Georgia on September 21, for the murder of Officer Mark Allen MacPhail, despite serious doubts about his guilt that lingered on prior to his death.

First Officer James Dillard Note: During take-off of American Airlines Flight , the Engine separated. Prior to the Black Box failing, Dillard was heard saying these words. Shortly afterward, the Plane crashed into the ground, killing all onboard including Dillard. That guy's got to stop… He'll see us. James Dean , American actor. Words said before dying in a car accident.

Miss, I got what I really went for. Jeremy Wade Delle Note: After this troubled teenager left his Texas classroom under the pretenses of obtaining a late pass, he returned with a gun, uttered these words, and committed suicide in front of his classmates.

The incident was later immortalized in the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy. Spoken via cockpit radio after transmitting a four digit code. He suffered a stroke on a walk near his home, and asked to be laid down on the ground. Mais comment le diable pensez-vous que cela pourrait me faire du mal? But how the devil do you think this could harm me? Denis Diderot , French encyclopedist, upon being warned by his wife not to eat too much. Little Cousins, Called back. Letter to Louise and Frances Norcross, May Emily Dickinson Selected Letters. I'm going to heaven.

Bo Diddley as he lay dying on his deathbed with his family surrounding him. I'll finally get to see Marilyn. Joe DiMaggio , talking about his former wife, Marilyn Monroe. Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom Who: Scrawled on a piece of paper. To this day, nobody knows what he meant by it, not even Kurt Russell, who was 15 at the time. This is the fish of my dreams. Dodds had caught a lb. He turned to a stranger, said this quote, then fell into the river and died of a heart attack.

The salmon was barbecued and eaten at his wake. Ioann zhe uderzhival Yego i govoril: No Iisus skazal yemu v otvet: Uslysh'te eto seychas, pozvol'te! But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: Do not restrain me! The majority of the quote is the verses Matthew 3: Don't let them put me in one of those bags, I might suffocate.

Darragh Doyle spoken before dropping a live grenade at Omaha Beach. Hit the water, hit the water, hit the water! The helicopter stalled and plummeted into the Hudson River while Jane was still on the air, unintentionally broadcasting her final moments all across the metropolitan New York City area. The helicopter's other occupant was seriously injured, but survived. Remember the death penalty is murder. They are taking the life of an innocent man. My attorney, Ron Kuley, will read my letter at a press conference after this is over. That is all I have to say. Executed by injection, Texas.

You are going to hurt me, please don't hurt me, just one more moment, I beg you! Madame du Barry Do you hear the rain? Do you hear the rain? Jessica Dubroff , seven-year-old pilot speaking to her mother by telephone as the engines revved for takeoff, she and her flight instructor crashed minutes later in rough weather, April 11, Farewell my friends, I go to glory! Said before she got in her car to go home. Her scarf got caught around the wheel and strangled her instantly as the driver took off.

Stopping for a beer, be there when I can.

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Final text sent to Jackass co-worker Bam Margera, before getting involved in a car crash that would claim his life. This… this will hurt someone! Budd Dwyer , Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, before he placed the barrel of a. The press conference was held on what was to be the day before his sentencing. William Smith the witness whose testimony was critical to Dwyer's conviction said he lied under oath to get a lighter sentence. E [ edit ] We are running on line north and south. Earhart famously disappeared on a flight over the Pacific. The above is the last confirmed radio transmission to her headquarters before vanishing.

Radioed to Andy Pilgrim while driving caution laps with 21 laps to go in the Daytona , waiting for the last start in the race that took his life. The rest of the conversation was as follows: Earnhardt- "So, you got any advice for me here coming up? Corral My work is done. Written in his suicide letter. So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I'll see you at the movies. Final paragraph of his last public blog post, written two days before his passing.

It's very beautiful over there. Spoken to his wife as he lapsed in and out of consciousness. There is debate over if he meant the afterlife, or the view from his window. In einem kurzen Weilchen, meine Herren, sehen wir uns ohnehin alle wieder. Das ist das Los aller Menschen. In a short while, gentlemen, we'll meet each other, anyway. That's every human's fortune. Before his execution on the 1st of June in Jerusalem.

When Einstein died on April 18, he left a piece of writing ending in an unfinished sentence. These were his last words: I've always loved my wife, my children, and my grandchildren, and I've always loved my country. I want to go. Eisenhower , 34th President of the United States. Valerie was the name of his wife at the time of his death. Papa, I hate you. Carmen Ellis, a three-year-old girl, beaten to death by her mother's boyfriend.

Was ist mit mir geschehen? What has happened to me? Elisabeth, Empress of Austria , stabbed to death on September 10, All my possessions for a moment of time. Elizabeth I, Queen of England , d. Are you all right? Belinda Emmett , Australian actress. Spoken to her sister, Lesley Arthur. This is the happiest moment of my life. George Engel , anarchist, union activist Note: Shouted before his execution at the gallows.

Now why did I do that? General William Erskine Note: Said after he jumped from a window in Lisbon, Portugal in Leonhard Euler , Swiss mathematician and physicist. Tony "Spaghetti" Eustace, Australian mobster. Eustace was found by two schoolchildren who were returning home from sports training on 23 April He had been shot six times in the back outside the Airport Hilton in North Arncliffe and was lying beside his gold Mercedes, bleeding profusely. He was rushed to hospital. Police attempted to speak to him, but Eustace only said those words, and died a short time later.

F [ edit ] I've never felt better. December 12, We've reached one of our phase lines after the fire fight and it smells bad — meaning it's a little bit suspicious…Could be an amb— Who: Fall , prominent war correspondent, historian, political scientist, and expert on Indochina during the s and s. Dictated into his tape recorder before stepping on a landmine in Vietnam [ Being asked: Michael Faraday , English chemist and physicist who contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Please don't leave me. Chris Farley , American actor and comedian. Said to a prostitute as she left his hotel room following a weekend-long drug and sex binge. When she turned around, Chris Farley had collapsed. Why aren't you filming this? This is what cancer is. Farrah Fawcett , American actress, model, and artist. Spoken to her friend Alana Stewart, who was filming a documentary about her struggles with cancer. Remember me as a revolutionary communist. Leslie Feinberg , American, butch lesbian and transgender activist, communist, and author.

Count Axel von Fersen. Fersen, who was Swedish marshal of the realm, was attacked in a mob riot during the burial procession of the crown prince, whose death wrongly was blamed on Fersen. The Count called for help from the Guard, but was killed before they could do anything. I'd hate to die twice.

Richard Feynman , American physicist. Goddamn the whole fucking world and everyone in it except you, Carlotta.

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Fields , American Actor and Comedian. Death to fascism, freedom to the people! The nourishment is palatable. Millard Fillmore , 13th President of the United States. This was his response when his physician inquired about his food. Nothing soothes pain like human touch. Chess Grandmaster Bobby Fischer Note: Said while dying of kidney failure.

If any of you have a message for the Devil, give it to me, for I am about to meet him! Lavinia Fisher , hanged for murder on February 18, , while wearing her white wedding dress gown. Scott Fitzgerald , Irish-American novelist and short story writer. His response when asked if he wanted anything besides Hershey bars. Talk to the Sword. Shut up, you got a big mouth! Please come help me up, Henny. Max come over here… French Canadian bean soup… I want to pay, let them leave me alone… Who: Arthur Flegenheimer, mobster, also known as Dutch Schultz. Flegenheimer had been fatally shot by another mobster and taken to the hospital.

As police officers interrogated him on his deathbed, he gave them long and frequently incoherent answers, perhaps the most known of which is "A boy has never wept…nor dashed a thousand kin" before finally dying. I am sorry to trouble you chaps. I don't know how you get along so fast with the traffic on the roads these days.

Ian Fleming , British author and journalist. Spoken to the ambulance drivers. I've had a hell of a lot of fun and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Errol Flynn You can stop now; I'm already dead. Folger said this to her attackers, members of the Manson Family, after being stabbed repeatedly in the home of her friend Sharon Tate. Folger had first been injured in the house before running to the front lawn and collapsing, where she said her last words and died while being continually stabbed. I'll sleep well tonight.

Henry Ford , founder of the Ford Motor Company. I don't want to leave you guys. Rob Ford , Canadian politician and businessman, and the 64th Mayor of Toronto. I've been very, very busy… being ill! Bruce Forsyth , British presenter, when asked of his whereabouts in the year leading up to his demise. I am thankful for the kind treatment during my captivity and I ask God to accept me with mercy.

Hans Frank , German war criminal and lawyer who worked for the Nazi Party during the s and s, and later became Adolf Hitler's personal lawyer. At the gallows, Frank, one of the only two war criminals to show true remorse for his crimes during the Nuremberg trials and sentencing, quietly answered to his name and calmly said these words before he was hanged. A dying man can do nothing easily. Also a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As he lay dying, his daughter suggested that if he lay on his side, he could breathe easier.

Es ist gar nichts… es ist gar nichts… Translation: It is nothing… it is nothing… Who: Franz Ferdinand Archduke of Austria-Hungary Whispered to Count Harrach as the Archduke fell unconscious after being shot; he died shortly without ever regaining consciousness. His assassination and subsequent death in Sarajevo in triggered the outbreak of World War I.

Throw a quilt over her. Frederick II of Prussia , who noticed his greyhound shivering and issued this order to his valet. Das ist nicht wahr! Ich werde in der Montur sterben? I'm gonna die in this suit? No, not quite naked. I shall have my uniform on. Frederick William I , King of Prussia from - , d. Fredrik I of Sweden Note: He probably meant the Holy Communion although one of the king's favourite activities was to eat. How about this for a headline for tomorrow's paper? French, a convicted murderer, was sentenced to the electric chair.

He shouted these words to members of the press who were to witness his execution. Sag Anna von unserem Vortrag. Tell Anna of our talk. Anna was Freud's daughter. Freud had been in agony for some months due to oral cancer and had previously discussed with his physician that he wished to be euthanized rather than endure prolonged suffering. Werner von Fritsch Why fear death? It's life's greatest adventure. Barrie 's "Peter Pan" on the 7th May at Charles Frohman was standing on deck when the torpedo struck the RMS Lusitania, and 18 minutes later, he was dragged under with the ship by the suction.

During then, he saw Rita Jolivet on deck and asked her to hold on to the rail until they knew what to do. His friends escaped and so did Rita, but Charles was among the people who perished in the disaster. She is squeezing my hand! In the period leading up to his death, his wife had been lying comatose in a Los Angeles hospital, dying of cancer. It was while visiting her there that he exclaimed, at a certain point: His wife died 36 hours after he did. G [ edit ] I love you.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Kiss my ass! You'll never find the rest! John Wayne Gacy Note: Gacy's last words before being executed by lethal injection. The "rest" refers to the bodies of his other victims, which indeed were all found. Don't kill me, my sons! What did I do to you? Do you know right from wrong? What are you doing? It's not allowed in Islamic law.

What you are doing is forbidden in Islam! All of the above were allegedly heard as Gaddafi was dragged through the streets. As of the 23rd of October , there is no officially accepted version of the death of Gaddafi. I'd like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. And the rest of the world can kiss my ass. Johnny Frank Garrett, Sr. February 11, Note: Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep or keen for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death. The first set of words were presumably Genghis Khan's last words according to legend, while the second set were supposed to have been spoken after he fell ill as his forces approached the Tangut capital of Ningxia.

Ne pleure pas, Alfred! I need all my courage to die at twenty! Mathematician Evariste Galois Note: Spoken to his brother Alfred after being fatally wounded in a duel. Rajiv Gandhi , Indian Prime Minister. To his security staff, allowing the suicide bomber to go near him as if to give flowers. These words were reportedly spoken after Gandhi had been shot. According to his assassin Godse, Gandhi "just made a 'Uh …' kind of sound and slid down".

The above words were inserted by the Congress. Swaim ] Oh Swaim, there is a pain here. Swaim, can't you stop this? Garfield , 20th President of the United States. Said while officer Daniel Pantaleo put him in a chokehold and slammed onto the ground. After a few seconds, Pantaleo uses his hands to push Garner's head down on the sidewalk.

As Pantaleo removed his arm from Garner's neck, he said the above line eleven times before going unconscious. I feel pain here. Charles de Gaulle , French leader. All compounded things are subject to vanish. Father hates me and I'm never coming back. Moments later, Gaye was fatally shot by his father, Marvin Gaye, Sr.

Mouthed these words to his wife Eleanor. Alleged last words, after his nurse administered a sedative. George V himself adamantly protested, hence his fervent dying words. There'll always be a Meersman. Gary Gilmore Before his execution by firing squad in Utah on January 17, This was first execution in the United States after years moratorium After being asked for any last words, Gilmore simply replied, "Let's do it.

Thomas Meersman, the Roman Catholic prison chaplain, imparted Gilmore's last rites. After the prison physician cloaked him in a black hood, Gilmore uttered his last words to the Father Meersman: Dominus vobiscum Latin translation: Et cum spiritu tuo "And with your spirit" Gary grinning: Gilmore I'd rather be fishing. Before his execution in Louisiana electric chair, I always knew what I was doing. My Life as a Honeymooner.

Gleason died a week later on June 24, Thank you for everything. Blessed Father Carlo Gnocchi I don't know. Jerry Goldsmith New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems. He was found dead in his apartment three days later on 28 August after friends called police when they were unable to contact him for several days.

While it is not known to be his last words, this was his last contact with friends and family. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe It is also reported that "Come my little one, and give me your hand. Another version reported is "Nichts mehr" nothing more No! I didn't come here to make a speech. I came here to die. Crawford Goldsby, aka Cherokee Bill , when asked if he had anything to say before he was hanged. Why is this taking so long?

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David Goodall , Australian botanist, just after administering his own lethal injection as part of a physician assisted suicide at the age of Christopher Grace, an actor who killed himself during a matinee performance of Grease. Criei uma bandeira da dignidade do esporte. I oversee the name of my family with affection, steady nerves and blood. Well, if it must be so. I want the press to know this.

March 20, Note: Executed by injection, Oklahoma. Joseph Henry Green Note: Said upon checking his own pulse. Spoken to her executioner, Albert Pierrepoint seconds before she was hanged. Lord, into thy hands I commend my spirit! Dispara, cobarde, solo vas a matar a un hombre. I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man. Because of the many different reports that have arisen, much confusion and uncertainty exists about his actual last words. His last words to Colonel Arnaldo Saucedo Parada, head of intelligence of the Eighth Division who delivered the official report on Che's final moments were reported as: Tell Fidel that this failure does not mean the end of the revolution, that it will triumph elsewhere.

Tell Aleida to forget this, remarry and be happy, and keep the children studying. Ask the soldiers to aim well. These are actually his last written words: They are the last paragraph of Che's last writing, "Bolivian Diary", which is the log Che kept during the Bolivian operations. Che is referring to information that he had about the ambush that the Bolivian army had prepared, and during which Che was arrested.

At least I die famous. Before being executed for bombing a passenger flight. I am with the Lord, Glory, ready, go! Garfield, hanged in Nobody shot me. In response to a police officer who asked "Who shot you? Charles Gussman , a television writer who wrote for the soap opera Days of Our Lives. I was the king of Sweden. The German perfect of "be," "I have been," is constructed with a finite form of "be" here "bin" and its participle "gewesen". Without "gewesen" at the end, one would translate "I am the king of Sweden. Literally translated into English, the quote would be "I am the king of Sweden - was.

I feel sleepy, a short time of rest would do me good. Gustavus III of Sweden. He had been shot at a masquerade ball two weeks earlier. You can get anything you want at Alice's restaurant. This quote is a best guess. Woody's son, Arlo , had delivered a demonstration copy of his song " Alice's Restaurant Massacree " to his father on his deathbed. According to a Guthrie family "joke," Guthrie was listening to the recording when he died. Yes, it's tough, but not as tough as doing comedy. Edmund Gwenn , actor, d.

September 6, Note: When asked if he thought dying was tough. Leave it be, Marie — I'm dying now. To his wife, Marie, when she attempts to correct his pillow. Knut Hamsun slept the last two days of his life, with his wife by his side. I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Nathan Hale , American spy, hanged in , according to the account by William Hull based on reports by John Montresor. This has also been quoted as: I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. Some speculation exists that he might have been repeating or paraphrasing lines from Joseph Addison 's play Cato: What pity is it that we can die but once to serve our country.

Southerly gales, squalls, lee rail under water, wet bunks, hard tack, bully beef, wish you were here — instead of me! Richard Halliburton , last known communication from the Chinese junk Sea Dragon at sea, March 23 This is a mortal wound, doctor. Spoken after being shot by Aaron Burr in a duel. Sleep well, my sweetheart. Please don't worry too much.

Rob Hall , lead guide of the disastrous Mount Everest expedition. Said to his wife via satellite phone as he lay dying from exposure. Liberemus diuturna cura populum Romanum, quando mortem senis exspectare longum censent.

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