Famous Last Words of
People Who, ya know, Died
More famous last words, just not limited by people
who were on death row.
Queen Marie Antoinette
Executed on October 16, 1793
Charged for treason
Death by beheading
This is the woman who popular-
ized the saying "Let them eat
cake." though there is no evidence
that she ever said it.
"Pardon me sir, I meant not to do it"
* *She said this after she accidently stepped on the
executioner's foot on the way to the scaffold. **
Hector Hugh Munro
aka: Saki
Killed on November 14, 1916
during WW1
Saki was a famous British author
that satirized Edwardian culture
and society.
"Put out the bloody cigarette!"
* *Saki said this to a fellow officer in the trench, fearing
the smoke would give away their position. He was
promptly shot by a sniper who had heard the remark* *
Dominique Bouhours
Died on 27, 1702
Bouhours was a French priest,
essayist, critic, and most
Importantly for this quote, a
grammarian.
"I am about to - or I am going to - die: either expression
is correct."
Joan Crawford
Died on May 10, 1977
Crawford was a famous actress.
She died of a heart attack two
days after she gave her beloved
Shih Tzu away because she was to
weak to care for it.
"Damn it...Don't you dare ask God to help me."
* *She said this to her housekeeper, who had begun to
pray. **
Malcom Little
aka: Malcom X
Killed on February 21, 1965
Malcom X was a famous African-
American Muslim minister and
human rights activist. He has
been called one of the most
Influential and greatest African-
Americans of all time.
"Brothers! Brothers, please! This is a house of peace!"
** Said during a disturbance that broke out in the crowd
moments before he was assassinated. **
Robert Erskine Childers
Killed on November 24, 1922
Death by firing squad
Childers was a influential author
and a Irish Nationalist who
smuggled guns to Ireland in his
yacht.
"Take a step or two forward, lads. It will be easier that
way."
* *Childers said this to the men in the firing squad after
he shook each of their hands **
Del Close
Died on March 4, 1990
Close was a writer and teacher, and
is credited with coaching some of
the best known actors and
comedians in the 20th century. He
donated his skull to Goodman
Theater to be used in productions of
Hamlet, and is credited to
portraying Yorick.
"Thank God. I'm tired of being the funniest person on
the room."
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