Sometimes the most important and honest words are spoken when people already understand that there is little time left, however sad it may sound... Just about the main things - about children, about life, about hope, about what is most important in life.... In recent years, more and more projects are being released where celebrities record their thoughts in advance so that they can be heard after they are gone. This is an attempt to leave something important primarily for those you love... And, perhaps, that is exactly why such words and actions are remembered stronger than any roles or awards.

Eric Dane: A Message To His Daughters That Brings Tears To The Eyes

Now a video with the actor’s final message is actively spreading online… Eric Dane, who died on February 19 at the age of 53, recorded this emotional farewell… Ten months before his death, he publicly revealed his diagnosis - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This is a serious neurodegenerative disease that gradually deprives a person of the ability to move, speak and breathe. Dane knew where everything was heading and decided to leave behind not only films but also words… Several months before his death, he recorded an interview for a special project that was published only after he passed away. 

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At the end of the conversation, he was alone in front of the camera and addressed his teenage daughters - Billie and Georgia. He said that he tried to be a good father, even if he sometimes made mistakes. He remembered how they spent time at the beach, how they laughed and played in the water, and admitted that these moments were real happiness for him. Then he shared the most important life lessons…

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Before his death, Eric honestly shared the lessons he learned from his illness. The first - live in the present moment and do not get stuck in regrets about the past. 

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The second - definitely fall in love with something, find something that makes you wake up with a desire to live. The third - choose friends consciously and hold on to those who stay close during difficult times. He said that support from loved ones helped him when he could no longer live a normal everyday life. His words sounded calm, without complaints but there was deep love in them…

Jane Goodall: Message About The Power Of Small Actions

On October 1, 2025, Jane Goodall passed away… Shortly before that she also recorded her final message… She spoke about how every person is important and everyone has their own role, even if we do not always understand what it is… She reminded that our life matters, and every day we make a choice — what our contribution to this world will be… 

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Goodall especially emphasized that we must not lose hope, even when it seems that there are too many problems around… According to her, losing hope makes people indifferent… And if we act - even in small steps - the result can be enormous, because millions of small actions combine into big changes… At the end she said that she believed in life continuing after death and was sure that consciousness does not disappear…

Edith Piaf: Bitter Realization

The life of Edith Piaf was bright and destructive at the same time… She survived car accidents, severe pain, morphine and alcohol addiction, and by the early 60s her body was already very exhausted… Despite this, she continued to go on stage and record songs because she could not live without music… 

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Her young husband Theo Sarapo was nearby, helping her literally stay on her feet… On October 10, 1963 Piaf died of liver cancer… Shortly before her death she said: “You have to pay for all the stupid things you did in life”… These words do not sound like despair but rather understanding - she knew that she could have lived her life differently…

Coco Chanel: Sharp Character Until The End

Coco Chanel at 87 continued to work as if she were forty… She lived in the Paris Ritz hotel and every day went to her fashion house, discussed fabrics, styles and future collections, because work was the only real meaning of life for her… Even on the eve of death she was making plans… 

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A heart attack happened on January 10, 1971… Her last phrase sounded harsh: “This is how they leave us to die”… In this - her entire character, direct and without unnecessary sentiment…

John Lennon: Words After The Shot…

At the end of 1980 John Lennon was experiencing a creative rise, recorded the album Double Fantasy and talked a lot about family and plans… After several years of pause he again felt inspiration and was open to communication with journalists and fans… 

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On the evening of December 8, 1980 near his home in New York he was mortally wounded by a fan… And the most shocking thing… while bleeding, he said: “I was shot”… These simple words became the last, and because of this they sound even more terrifying…

Bob Marley: The Main Thing Is Not Money

Bob Marley fought cancer for a long time, which began with melanoma… He refused finger amputation for religious reasons and continued touring even when the disease progressed… Music remained his mission and meaning of life literally until his last day…

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In the last months he was treated abroad but his condition worsened, and on May 11, 1981 he died… Before death he said to his son: “Money can’t buy life”… These words sound especially strong if we remember that he was a world star… but even they are not powerful against illness and death…

Kurt Cobain: Terrible Suicide Note

Kurt Cobain in the last months of his life was in a severe psychological condition… He had suffered from depression for many years, strong drug addiction and stomach problems that caused constant physical pain… In early 1994 he was treated in a rehabilitation center in Rome after a near fatal overdose… However, as reported by media, soon he started using drugs again and his mental health worsened… 

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On April 5, 1994 the musician was found dead in his home in Seattle… According to investigation, the cause of death was suicide - he shot himself with a gun… Next to the body they found a suicide note with the line: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”… He spoke about disappointment in the music industry, fame and pressure from popularity of Nirvana…

Heath Ledger: Words Before His Last Sleep…

Heath Ledger worked a lot and almost did not sleep, complained of insomnia and nervous tension… He took medications prescribed by doctors to rest a little… The evening before the tragedy he talked with his sister and repeated: “Katie, Katie… I will be fine… I just need to sleep a little”… 

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On January 22, 2008 he was found dead, the cause was an accidental drug overdose… These words sound especially painful because he really just wanted to sleep…

Whitney Houston: Conversations About Faith

Whitney Houston in the last years of her life struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, because of which her health and career gradually worsened… Despite problems, she tried to return to the stage and worked on new projects, appeared at public events and prepared for performances before music awards… In the last days before her death on February 11, 2012 the singer was found dead in a hotel room in Beverly Hills… 

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Investigation established that the cause of death was an accidental combination of sleeping pills, alcohol and other drugs that caused cardiac arrest… Before death she talked a lot about religion, spirituality and often sang gospel compositions… Shortly before the tragedy she told a friend: “I will see Jesus. I want to see Jesus”… which many perceived as an attempt to find peace…

Paul Walker: A Simple Phrase That Became The Last

Paul Walker that day was doing charity work, participating in an event of his organization Reach Out Worldwide… He was going to drive away for a short time and calmly said to a friend: “I will be back in 5 minutes”… 

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On November 30, 2013 a car accident occurred, and news of his death shocked millions of fans… and such tragedies once again prove that we need to live in the present day and enjoy every moment of life…

Amy Winehouse: Fear Of The End

Amy Winehouse in the last months again started drinking after a period of sobriety and tried to fight addiction… She talked about plans but relapses repeated… On July 23, 2011 she was found dead in her own home in London… Cause of death was severe alcohol poisoning — in her blood a very high level of alcohol was found which her body could no longer process… 

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Two hours before death she called her doctor and said: “I don’t want to die”… and these words later were perceived as a desperate attempt to ask for help at a moment when she already felt the approaching tragic end…

Robin Williams: Love For His Daughter Had No Limits…

Robin Williams suffered from a severe neurodegenerative disease later diagnosed as Lewy body dementia… He continued to work but felt his condition worsen… On August 11, 2014 he was gone… 

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The day before he wrote to his daughter on Instagram: “Happy birthday, Mrs. Zelda Rae Williams. Today you are 25 but you are still my little girl. I love you”… This was his last public message that his daughter will remember forever…

Michael Jackson: Request For “Milk”

Michael Jackson in the last months of his life was preparing for the massive concert tour This Is It, which was supposed to be his big comeback… He almost daily rehearsed choreography, worked on vocals and tried to prove to himself and the world that he was still capable of performing at the level of his former superstar status… At the same time relatives noticed that the singer looked exhausted, suffered from chronic insomnia and strong fatigue… 

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According to the doctor, Jackson called strong painkiller propofol “milk” and constantly asked to give him this drug because otherwise he could not sleep… On the night of June 25, 2009 his personal doctor administered too large a dose of propofol together with other sedatives, which caused respiratory arrest and led to death…

David Bowie: Music Was His “Home”…

David Bowie long hid his illness and continued working in the studio, recording the album Blackstar, which was released on his birthday… Two days later, on January 10, 2016, he died from cancer… According to close friends, his last words were: “Music has always been my way of perceiving this world and the home where I lived”…

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This sounds like the life summary of a person who remained in creativity until the very end… and however sad it is, it is comforting that this great man found himself and felt happy…

Karl Marx: Remained A Cynic Until The End

In the last months of his life Karl Marx almost did not leave his home in London… He suffered from lung and liver diseases, often suffocated and quickly tired, and also painfully experienced deaths of close people… 

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Despite weakness, he continued to think about his works and society, although he already understood that he would not have time to finish many ideas… When asked to say something last, he angrily said: “Last words are for fools who have not said enough during their lives”… He died on March 14, 1883 sitting in a chair…

Richard Feynman: The Scientist Who Joked Even At The End

Physicist Richard Feynman remained immersed in science until the last days… He suffered from a rare form of cancer but continued to be interested in experiments and talk with colleagues about physics, as if illness was just a forced pause… 

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Once he said with a smile: “I would not want to die twice. It is so boring”… He survived several serious surgeries and even clinical death but each time returned to work until his body finally gave up… Feynman died on February 15, 1988, keeping his sense of humor to the very end…

Queen Elizabeth II: “Just Be Yourself, Sarah”

Queen Elizabeth II spent her final months losing weight and becoming physically weaker, often canceling public appearances... Biographers later suggested she may have suffered from a rare form of myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. Despite this, she continued working! On September 6, 2022, she met the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle - this became her final official appointment. In photographs from that day, she looked fragile but still focused and composed.

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According to Sarah Ferguson, in a private conversation the queen told her: “Just be yourself, Sarah.” At that time the words sounded a bit unclear... Only after the monarch’s death did Sarah admit that she finally understood the depth of this message - to live honestly, without adapting to others’ expectations and without fear of judgment!

Marilyn Monroe: Mysterious Phone Call

Marilyn Monroe struggled with insomnia, barbiturate addiction, and severe emotional stress in her final weeks. As reported by the Daily Mail, she lost studio contracts and felt lonely and betrayed, though she tried to return to work.

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According to popular versions of events, during a phone conversation with Peter Lawford she said: “Give my love to Pat, give my love to the president, and give my love to yourself because you’re a nice guy.” On August 5, 1962, she was found dead in her Brentwood home. The official version was an overdose of sleeping pills...

Audrey Hepburn: Family Came First

In her final years, Audrey Hepburn battled a rare form of cancer - colon cancer. In 1992 she returned from her humanitarian mission in Africa, where she worked as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, already feeling extreme fatigue. Still, she kept traveling and helping children because she considered this mission more important than cinema.

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Her condition worsened in Switzerland in the small town of Tolochenaz, surrounded by her sons and close friends. She spent her final weeks at home watching old films and remembering her career but her children remained her greatest priority... On January 20, 1993, she died. According to her sons, her last words were simple: “My children”...

Vivien Leigh: Illness And Loneliness

Vivien Leigh’s life was full of fame but her final years were extremely difficult... She suffered from tuberculosis, which was almost impossible to treat at that time. She also experienced severe mental health problems, including depression and bipolar disorder, which were rarely discussed publicly then.

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She continued performing in theater even when her body was exhausted. In July 1967 she spent an evening at home talking with friends and caring for her beloved cats - animals that accompanied her through years of loneliness... Before going to sleep she said: “Sleep well, my darlings.” On the morning of July 8, 1967, she was found dead...

Grace Kelly: Mountain Road Tragedy

Grace Kelly was not only a former Hollywood star but also the Princess of Monaco. She lived in a palace, worked on charity projects, and helped Prince Rainier III support Monaco’s economic development. On September 29, 1982, she was driving with her daughter Stephanie along a winding mountain road in Monaco. 

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According to official reports, she suffered a stroke that caused her to lose control of the car. The car crashed down the slope... According to her daughter, while trying to open the car door, she kept repeating: “I can’t...” — trying to stay in control but her body was already failing her. She died in the hospital the next day. She was only 52 years old...

Ozzy Osbourne: Farewell At 4:30 AM

Ozzy Osbourne lived for many years with serious illnesses. For more than 20 years he fought Parkinson’s disease, which gradually destroyed his coordination. In his later years he also developed emphysema, causing constant shortness of breath. Despite illness, he kept working on music and staying physically active. He exercised daily trying to slow disease progression. On July 22, 2025, Osbourne died of a heart attack 17 days after his last stage performance. 

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According to his wife Sharon, at 4:30 in the morning he woke her and said: “Kiss me. And hug me tightly.” After that he went to his home gym — he worked out even when his health was already severely damaged. About 20 minutes later he was gone...

Dalida: Fame That Could Not Save From Loneliness

Dalida was one of the most successful singers of the 20th century but behind the stage she had a very tragic personal life. She was born in Egypt into an Italian immigrant family and experienced serious childhood psychological trauma... Even after becoming famous, she tried to fill inner emptiness with work, romances, and constant touring. By the mid-1980s she was deeply depressed. Close friends remembered that she often spoke about the meaninglessness of loneliness and aging, especially after several tragic love relationships that ended in breakups or deaths of partners. 

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She kept recording music and performing but her energy slowly disappeared...On May 3, 1987, Dalida decided to end her life in her Paris home. She left a suicide note saying: “Life has become unbearable for me, forgive me.” Before that she put on a white negligee, drank whiskey, and took a lethal dose of sleeping pills...

Tina Turner: Last Words Of A Legend

In her final years Tina Turner struggled with serious illnesses. She survived a stroke, colon cancer, and later suffered from kidney failure, which required a kidney transplant. After retiring from music, she moved to Switzerland and lived quietly with her husband, focusing on spiritual practices and peaceful life after decades of fame and struggle...

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She died at 83 after long illness. Actress Angela Bassett, who played Tina in a biographical film, said the singer’s last words to her were: “You never imitated me… you went deep into your soul, found your inner Tina, and showed her to the world.”

Matthew Perry: Addiction And Fatal Injection

In his final years Matthew Perry continued fighting addictions that had followed him since his rise to global fame from Friends. He attended many rehabilitation programs and wrote books about addiction, openly speaking about loneliness, anxiety, and pain behind the scenes...

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On the day of his death, he was at home in Los Angeles and repeatedly asked his assistant to inject ketamine - first around 8:30 AM, then several hours later while watching a movie... This request became his final action in life... Court documents note that Perry relied heavily on ketamine to escape emotional pain and insomnia, though doctors warned about its lethal risks...

Steve Jobs: Wealth Lost Meaning Before Death

Apple founder Steve Jobs fought pancreatic cancer in his final years. He tried alternative treatments, sometimes delaying conventional therapy, which may have accelerated his condition...

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Before death he reflected on life, family, and spirituality... In his farewell notes he wrote that wealth, business success, and public recognition lost meaning when facing death... He died on October 5, 2011 surrounded by family...

John F. Kennedy: Conversation Interrupted By Gunshots…

President John F. Kennedy was riding in an open car through Dallas on November 22, 1963, greeting crowds. Next to him was Nellie Connally, who said people in the city loved the president. Kennedy replied: “No, you certainly can’t” - meaning that people can always be mistaken about others’ feelings. It was a casual conversation lasting just seconds.

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Almost immediately after these words, gunshots were heard and Kennedy was fatally wounded... Witnesses said he lost consciousness almost instantly after the attack. This short everyday phrase became a symbol of one of the most famous political tragedies of the 20th century.

Princess Diana: “My God, What Happened?”

Princess Diana was going through a new phase of life in her final months... After her divorce from Prince Charles, she focused heavily on humanitarian work, visiting hospitals, campaigning against landmines, and building new relationships... In the summer of 1997, she spent time on vacation in southern France with her sons.

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On the night of August 31 in Paris, the car carrying Diana crashed inside the Alma tunnel. Rescuer Xavier Gourmelon later said Diana was conscious, moving, and had her eyes open. When the oxygen mask was placed on her face, she said: “My God, what happened?” Within minutes her heart stopped. It was restarted but she died a few hours later in the hospital...

Frida Kahlo: Art And Pain Until The Last Day

Frida Kahlo suffered from consequences of a childhood car accident, multiple surgeries, and chronic spinal pain... In her final years she could barely walk and often painted while lying in bed. Despite suffering, she kept creating art and painted “Viva la Vida,” writing “Long live life” on it.

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Shortly before death she wrote in her diary about wanting to leave peacefully and never return to suffering... She died on July 13, 1954, likely from pulmonary embolism, though some researchers suspect drug overdose.

Humphrey Bogart: Hollywood Irony Until The End

Humphrey Bogart fought esophageal cancer in his final years. The disease was diagnosed too late and rapidly destroyed his ability to eat normally. He lost a lot of weight and experienced severe pain when swallowing, often using medical feeding procedures because normal food caused unbearable discomfort. Despite his condition, Bogart stayed at home surrounded by family, especially his wife Lauren Bacall, who supported him emotionally and physically... 

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He kept joking with doctors and friends. In his final weeks he was so weak he could barely speak but still followed news about cinema and friends. He died on January 14, 1957 at age 57. His last joke was: “I should never have switched from whiskey to martinis”…

Thomas Edison: The Man Who Kept Thinking About The Future Of Technology

Thomas Edison spent his final years suffering from diabetes, which at that time seriously limited his mobility... Despite his illness, he remained interested in science and kept corresponding with colleagues, discussing new inventions and technological progress. He even followed experiments connected with communication with the afterlife - something quite unusual for a scientist of his time...

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In his final days he often stayed in a semi-conscious state... Once, briefly regaining consciousness, he said to his wife: “It is very beautiful there”, as if describing a vision he was seeing... He died on October 18, 1931. Interestingly, Edison remained a believer in technological progress until the very end of his life and was fascinated by scientific attempts to explore communication with the world after death...

Oscar Wilde: Happiness Even In Poverty

Oscar Wilde spent his final years in Paris after a scandalous trial in England that destroyed his career and financial stability. He lived in cheap hotels, suffered from meningitis and chronic illnesses... His health deteriorated quickly, and he often lived in isolation but he never completely lost his wit.

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When he was lying in a room with very bright, tasteless wallpaper, he joked: “This wallpaper is terrible! One of us has to go”… He said this with irony, even while experiencing severe pain and understanding that his life was coming to an end... Wilde died on November 30, 1900 at the age of 46, leaving behind an enormous literary legacy that continues influencing literature today...

Michael Landon: Acceptance Of The Inevitable

In 1991 Michael Landon learned about his diagnosis - pancreatic cancer. The disease progressed rapidly but he did not hide the truth... He gave interviews, spoke about family and the value of the time that remains. 

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He spent the last months at home surrounded by loved ones, trying to maintain calmness and inner strength. When his condition became critical, he said: “You’re right. It’s time. I love you all.” He died on July 1, 1991...

Joan Crawford: Character Until The Last Word

And this Legendary actress in the last years of her life suffered from cancer but tried not to publicize the illness. Her condition worsened, she grew weaker, however she maintained a tough character and control over what was happening... 

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In the last days nurses were caring for her and when one of them began to pray out loud, Crawford sharply said: “Don’t you dare ask God to help me.” Even in a moment of extreme weakness she did not allow pity to control the situation. She died on May 10, 1977.

Frank Sinatra: “I’m Losing”

In the last years Frank Sinatra suffered from heart problems and gradually lost strength. On May 14, 1998 he had another heart attack... Doctors tried to stabilize his condition, and his wife Barbara asked him to fight. 

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According to the widely common version, he quietly said: “I’m losing.” These words became symbolic for a man who throughout his life was associated with strength and confidence. He was 82 years old...

Benjamin Franklin: Clarity Of Mind Was Always With Him

Benjamin Franklin in the last weeks of his life suffered from serious breathing problems and complications from pleurisy. Despite physical weakness, he kept a clear mind. Shortly before his death on April 17, 1790 he said: “A dying man can do nothing easy.” 

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Even before departing he remained a realist and a philosopher, which is how he actually entered history...

Mata Hari: Pride And Death Without Fear...

Mata Hari in the last months of her life was accused of espionage during the First World War. She was arrested, interrogated for a long time and eventually sentenced to execution by French military authorities. Before the execution she refused to be blindfolded and even blew a kiss to the soldiers, saying: “I am ready, boys”... 

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According to witnesses, she maintained calmness and confidence, as if she were still performing on stage. She was executed on October 15, 1917, and to this day historians argue whether she was truly a spy or a victim of political games...

Marie Antoinette: Royal Dignity Even Before Execution

And what is most incredible and interesting is that even the last words of great people who lived very long ago have reached us... On October 16, 1793 Marie Antoinette was executed during the French Revolution. She spent the last months in the Conciergerie prison, in isolation, having lost her husband, power and almost all allies. 

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Despite humiliation and harsh conditions of imprisonment, witnesses noted her calmness and restraint. Moreover according to their testimonies Climbing the steps to the guillotine, she allegedly accidentally stepped on the executioner’s foot and said: “Pardon me, sir, I did not do it on purpose”... Even in that awful moment she preserved her manners...

Leonardo da Vinci: A Genius Dissatisfied With Himself

Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years in France at the court of King Francis I. His health deteriorated, probably due to the consequences of a stroke, his right hand partially lost mobility. According to a widespread legend, dying in 1519 he exclaimed: “I have offended God and mankind! My works did not reach the height to which I aspired!” 

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Historians argue about the authenticity of these words but they surprisingly accurately reflect the character of a man who throughout his life strove for perfection and was rarely satisfied with the result... one more reminder how important it still is to praise yourself because as you can see even geniuses are not satisfied with themselves...

Johann Wolfgang Goethe: Light And Relief

Goethe in his last years suffered from heart attacks and weakness but continued to work almost until the end of his life. On March 22, 1832, feeling a sharp deterioration, he asked the doctor how much time he had left. Hearing the answer - only an hour, - he relievedly said: “Thank God, only an hour!” 

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Later he said the famous phrase: “More light!” Some believe he was speaking about the light from the window which he wanted to see while others see in this a symbol of striving for enlightenment...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: “He Did Not Understand Me”

Hegel died in 1831 during a cholera epidemic in Berlin. Even before death the philosopher, whose ideas were built on contradictions and the development of thought through conflict, remained true to himself. 

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He said: “Only one man in my entire life understood me,” and then, after a pause, added: “And in essence, he did not understand me either!” In this ironic duality - all his philosophy...

Alexander The Great: The Emperor’s Prophecy

Alexander the Great died in 323 BC in Babylon, presumably from malaria or complications after a fever. He was only 32 years old but by that time he had created a vast empire. 

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According to legend, his last words were: “I foresee great competitions over my grave.” And indeed, after his death fierce wars began that literally tore the empire apart...

Archimedes: A Man For Whom Science Was More Important Than Life

When Roman troops captured Syracuse, Archimedes was completely absorbed in drawings of geometric figures. According to legend, he did not even notice the soldiers who entered his house. When they tried to take him away, he said: “Do not touch my drawings.” 

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History says that after this the scientist was killed in 212 BC. Even if the details of the story are partly imagined, it symbolizes absolute devotion to science, when work becomes the meaning of life... it is good when a person finds the work of a lifetime but even such people leave like everyone else...

Octavian Augustus: Asked For Applause Before Death?

Octavian Augustus in the last years of his life already felt that his health was failing - he was tormented by weakness, breathing problems and age-related illnesses that at that time could not be treated. He spent a lot of time in his house, dealing with state affairs and thinking about how Rome would live after him. He even prepared a will in advance, in which he distributed property and political instructions to avoid chaos in power. 

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Before death, as historians recount, he asked those close to him whether he had played his role in life well, as if comparing life to a theater where each person plays their part... His famous words: “Have I played the comedy of my life well? Then I ask for applause” show how much he perceived power and life in general as part of a great performance...

Charles Darwin: Feared The Inevitable...

Charles Darwin spent the last decades of his life at Down House in England, where he almost daily walked in the garden, observing birds and plants. He suffered from a strange complex of symptoms — severe fatigue, heart pains, stomach problems and attacks of anxiety, which some researchers associate with a chronic illness. Despite poor health, he continued to correspond with scientists from all over the world and work on scientific works. 

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Shortly before death he calmly discussed with his family questions of religion, science and the meaning of life. His phrase “I am not the least afraid of death” sounded not like fear but like calm acceptance of the inevitable... Darwin died on April 19, 1882, sitting at home next to his family.

Somerset Maugham: “Never Do This!”

The British writer Somerset Maugham in old age was seriously ill but kept clarity of mind and even sharpness! Before his death in 1965 he said: “Dying is a dull business. Never do it!” 

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Even in the finale he remained true to his style - ironic and even a little cynical...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Music That Accompanied Him Until The Last Breath

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the last months of his life worked on the Requiem - a commissioned funeral composition, which he was writing already feeling deterioration of health. He suffered from fever, swelling and severe weakness, and doctors of that time could not accurately determine the illness. 

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Some contemporaries believed that Mozart sensed the approach of death and therefore perceived the commission for the Requiem as his own funeral music. His words about the “taste of death on his lips” show how exhausted he was... He died on December 5, 1791 in Vienna, and around his death to this day there are theories about possible poisoning.

Louis XIV: The King Who Played The Role Of A Monarch Until The End

Louis XIV in the last years of his life suffered from gangrene of the leg, because of which it was difficult for him to walk. Despite severe pain, he continued to hold important meetings and control state affairs. 

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When courtiers expressed despair, he maintained royal dignity and said: “Why are you crying? Did you think I was immortal?” He died on September 1, 1715, having lived longer than most European monarchs of his time, and left France truly a strong power.

Napoleon Bonaparte: Thought About France Until The End

In the last years of his life Napoleon Bonaparte was in exile on the island of Saint Helena under British supervision. After the defeat at Waterloo his great empire collapsed, and he found himself far from France, his family, and the army he once commanded... The climate of the island was harsh, his health gradually deteriorated - he suffered from stomach pains, weakness, and attacks of fever. Historians still argue whether he died of stomach cancer or whether the illness was provoked by other factors...

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On May 5, 1821, feeling the approach of the end, Napoleon drifted in and out of delirium and periodically uttered fragments of phrases. According to witnesses, among his last words were: “France… army… Josephine…” These three words seemed to contain his entire life - the country for which he waged wars, the army that became his support and strength, and the woman whom, despite everything, he continued to love...