Tragic! Famous People's Final Words Before They Died

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Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra — The singer had serious health problems in 1998 and was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. There, his wife accompanied him for several months while he attempted to recover. According to his wife, Barbara Marx, his last words were, "I'm losing it," before dying of a heart attack.

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John Lennon

John Lennon — Known for being part of the famous British band The Beatles, Lennon was walking back to his room in New York with his wife Yoko Ono when he was shot in his side and back. He bled to death shortly afterward on the way to the hospital. There is much speculation regarding Lennon's last words and the context in which they were used; however, it is believed that his last response was to his wife, to whom he simply said, "Yeah."

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston — One of the most legendary voices in history, exemplified by her iconic song 'I Will Always Love You.' On the night of the Grammy Awards, the singer had gotten into the bathtub of her hotel room, where she drowned. According to the official report, a combination of heart problems and cocaine were the cause of death. During her last public appearance before the Grammy night, she is said to have said, "I'm going to see Jesus."

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Paul Walker

Paul Walker — The actor known for his role as a race car driver in the 'Fast and Furious' film series was at a charity event when he decided to take his luxury car for a ride, with his friend and financial advisor driving. Unfortunately, they both died instantly in an accident involving a tree. His last words were, "Hey, I’ll be back in five minutes, alright?" according to ‘India Today’.

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James Brown

James Brown — One of the few singers who could predict his own death with great accuracy, he was ill for several months before dying of heart failure. According to ‘CNN’, he told his friend and manager Charles Bobbit, "I'm going away tonight," before passing away hours later.

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Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger — An actor known for his roles in movies like 'A Knight’s Tale', '10 Things I Hate About You', and, of course, 'Batman: The Dark Knight', the film in which he passed away. It has been reported in various media that to portray the character “Joker” correctly, he secluded himself in a hotel room and took medications. Ledger's father told ‘news.com.au’ that Heath's sister, Kate, had warned him not to mix medications the same night he passed away. His last words over the phone were, "Katie, Katie, I'll be fine."

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson — The singer was known for using drugs and altering his body through various surgeries and procedures. Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, told the ‘LA Times’ that Jackson had a concert the next day and wanted to sleep, so he requested a drug: "I’d like to have some milk. Please, please give me some milk so that I can sleep, because I know that this is all that really works for me." The singer referred to "milk" as propofol, an analgesic, with which he accidentally received an overdose from his doctor.

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs — The founder of Apple, iPhone, and other notable products died in a hospital bed in 2011 surrounded by his family. According to ‘USA Today’, Jobs's sister, who was present in the hospital room, spoke about his passing. "Before embarking, he’d looked at his sister Patty, then for a long time at his children, then at his life’s partner, Laurene, and then over their shoulders past them. Steve’s final words were: 'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.'"

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Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain — Cobain was always a rebel in society and expressed it every chance he got. The Nirvana singer made a worldwide impact with his music, which is still acclaimed to this day, so it was also a surprising blow to learn that he had taken his own life with a shotgun blast to the head, leaving a suicide note with a reflective phrase: "I don't have the passion anymore, and so remember, it's better to burn out than to fade away. Peace, love, empathy."

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Bob Marley

Bob Marley — The singer who popularized reggae was known for taking a calm and peaceful approach to life. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with skin cancer and passed away at the young age of 36. According to ‘Mirror’, his last words to his son Ziggy were, "Money can't buy life."

Celebrities are known for living lives filled with interesting moments, luxuries, and more, so sometimes we think that the last words of these personalities will be equally interesting or have an element of surprise. However, we must remember that the last words of any person are subject to the situation they are in.

Stars Said These Last Words Before They Died

According to ‘The Guardian’, clinical psychologist Dr. Linda Blair says that last words are circumstantial:
“It's about whether you know you're going to go or not. If you do, your last words are more likely to impart something with perspective and serenity. If you don't, they are more likely to be a random snapshot of where you are at that moment and time.”