Barnorama All Fun In The Barn
Discover the profound wisdom, humor, and reflection encapsulated in these farewell phrases, shedding light on the human experience during life’s most profound moment – the end.
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill’s last words were, “I’m bored with it all.”
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette stepped on her executioner’s foot on her way to the guillotine so her last words were “Pardonnez-moi, monsieur.”
Richard Feynman
The physicist, author, musician, professor, and traveler died in Los Angeles in 1988. His last words? “This dying is boring.”
Raphael
Italian artist Raphael’s last word was simply “happy.”
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.”
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).
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.”
Bessie Smith
Blues singer Bessie Smith died saying, “I’m going, but I’m going in the name of the Lord.”
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.
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.”
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.”
W.C. Fields
Actor and comedian W.C. Fields died in 1946. His last words: “God damn the whole friggin’ world and everyone in it but you, Carlotta.” He was speaking to Carlotta Monti, his longtime mistress.