Last Words Of Famous Persons (12 pics)

1

Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill’s last words were, “I’m bored with it all.”

2

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette stepped on her executioner’s foot on her way to the guillotine so her last words were “Pardonnez-moi, monsieur.”

3

Richard Feynman

The physicist, author, musician, professor, and traveler died in Los Angeles in 1988. His last words? “This dying is boring.”

4

Raphael

Italian artist Raphael’s last word was simply “happy.”

5

Harriet Tubman

Although some debate this, Tubman’s actual last words were, “Give my love to the churches. Tell the women to stand firm. I go to prepare a place for you.”

6

Jean-Paul Sartre

Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre turned to his partner Simone de Beauvoir and said, “I love you very much, my dear Beaver” (her nickname, which was based partly on her surname and partly on her busy work ethic).

7

Jean-Philippe Rameau

Composer Jean-Philippe Rameau objected to a song sung at his bedside. He said, “What the devil do you mean to sing to me, priest? You are out of tune.”

8

Bessie Smith

Blues singer Bessie Smith died saying, “I’m going, but I’m going in the name of the Lord.”

9

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci said “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” Mona doesn’t look too happy to hear that.

10

Johnny Ace

R&B singer Johnny Ace died in 1954 while playing with a pistol during a break in his concert set. His last words were, “I’ll show you that it won’t shoot.”

11

Buddy Rich

Drummer Buddy Rich died after surgery in 1987. As he was being prepped for surgery, a nurse asked him, “Is there anything you can’t take?” Rich replied, “Yeah, country music.”