Say What? 20 Hollywood Stars’ Famous Last Words
Feb. 9 2018, Updated 11:07 a.m. ET
The last words of the rich and famous are sometimes as just as fascinating and surprising as their performances and the lives they led. Click through RadarOnline.com’s gallery to find out some of the shocking, odd or banal things Hollywood stars, from Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford to Elvis Presley and James Dean, said right before they died.
Desi Arnaz: “I love you too, honey. Good luck with your show.” This to Lucille Ball, over the phone.
The last words of the rich and famous are sometimes as just as fascinating and surprising as their performances and the lives they led. Click through RadarOnline.com’s gallery to find out some of the shocking, odd or banal things Hollywood stars, from Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford to Elvis Presley and James Dean, said right before they died.
Lucille Ball: “My Florida water.” When asked if she wanted anything.
Humphrey Bogart: “I should never have switched from scotch to martinis.”
John Wayne: “Of course I know who you are. You’re my girl. I love you.” This to his wife.
Marilyn Monroe: “Say goodbye to Pat, say goodbye to Jack and say goodbye to yourself, because you’re a nice guy.” The blonde bombshell allegedly said this in a phone call to actor Peter Lawford.
Ava Gardner: “I’m so tired.”
Errol Flynn: “I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun and enjoyed every minute of it.” This was uttered just minutes before he suffered a fatal heart attack in 1959.
Joe DiMaggio: “I finally get to see Marilyn.” He died in 1999 of cancer, still missing ex-wife Marilyn Monroe, who’d died in ’62.
Joan Crawford: “Damn it! Don’t you dare ask God to help me!” She yelled this at a housekeeper who was praying out loud.
Elvis Presley: “I’m going to the bathroom to read.” The King said this to girlfriend Ginger Alden.
Cary Grant: “I love you, Barbara. Don’t worry.” This was to his wife.
Bob Hope: “Surprise me.” The star said this to his wife, Dolores, after she asked him where he wanted to be buried.
Rock Hudson: “No, I don’t think so.” When asked if he wanted coffee.
Douglas Fairbanks Sr.: “I’ve never felt better.”
Frank Sinatra: “I’m losing it.”
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Michael Landon: “You’re right. It’s time. I love you all.” This was after his family gathered around his bed, and his son said it was time to move on.
Groucho Marx: “This is no way to live!”
Whitney Houston: “I’m gonna go see Jesus, want to see Jesus.”
James Dean: “That guy’s gotta stop ... He’ll see us.” Said to his friend, moments before the car crash that killed Dean.
Bob Marley: “Money can’t buy life.” We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at tips@radaronline.com, or call us at (866) ON-RADAR (667-2327) any time, day or night.
