“Kaput!”
Manfred von Richthofen, a fighter pilot ace during World War 1, was killed in action by machine gun fire from the ground. ‘Kaput’ translates into English as ‘broken, useless.’
The Red Baron (1892 – 1918)
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Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930)
“You are wonderful.”
The author and physician, best known for his creation of the detective Sherlock Holmes, died at his home of a heart attack. These were his last words spoken to wife Jean.
Leonard Nimoy (1931 – 2015)
“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.”
The actor and director died at his home in Los Angeles of COPD after falling into a coma. This is his last message on Twitter, sent a few days before his death.
Bob Marley (1945 – 1981)
“On your way up, take me up. On your way down, don’t let me down.”
The iconic musician and activist’s deathbed words to his son Ziggy, Bob Marley died in a Florida hospital of cancer at the age of 36.
John Lennon (1940 – 1980)
“I’m shot”
The musician and ex-Beatle was murdered by Mark Chapman outside the entrance of the Dakota where he was residing in New York City. John Lennon was shot four times in the back and collapsed, he was taken to Roosevelt hospital where attempts were made to resuscitate him but died from his injuries.
Frank Sinatra (1915 – 1998)
“I’m losing”
The entertainer’s final words to his wife Barbara as she encouraged him to keep fighting, he died in hospital of a heart attack.
Prince (1958 – 2016)
“Wait a few days before you waste your prayers on me.”
The iconic pop star’s last words on stage, spoken shortly before his death from an overdose of fentanyl at his home in Paisley Park.
David Bowie (1947 – 2016)
“Look up, I’m in heaven.”
These are the first words from a new album released just two days before his death, the rock musician died at his apartment from liver cancer.
George Michael (1963 – 2016)
“Thank you London, we love you – see you soon.”
The singer and songwriter’s final words spoken on stage after a concert at Earl’s Court. He died in his home of heart disease on Christmas day.
Spike Milligan (1918 – 2002)
“I told you I was ill.”
Goon comedian having the last laugh, this is the inscription on his tombstone. He died at his home from kidney failure.