What are most people's last words?

“Mama” is one of the most common last words that people speak. Some people's last utterances are curse words. Others may mumble a word that holds significance to them – but it may mean nothing to their families – for their final words.
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What do most dying people say?

“There is something most people say before they die and it's usually 'I love you' or they call out to their mum or dad – who have usually already died,” she revealed. In another video, Julie explains the tendency for some people to 'rally' towards the end of their life.
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What do most people say on their death bed?

The origin of the list of regrets is the palliative nurse Bronnie Ware who listed the following most common regrets: “I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. I wish I didn't work so hard. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
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What are the most badass last words?

Famous Last Words from the Most Badass Men of History
  • “Do with me what you like, I am not going! Come on, come on! ...
  • “Shoot straight, you bastards!” ...
  • “The bastards tried to come over me last night. ...
  • “This is funny.” ...
  • “We shall have our fight in the shade.” ...
  • “More weight.”
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What are people's last words?

A person's last words, their final articulated words stated prior to death or as death approaches, are often recorded because of the decedent's fame, but sometimes because of interest in the statement itself.
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Comparison: Last Words Of Famous People



What are some creepy last words?

Creepy Last Words: What 29 People Said Right Before Dying
  • “They have no eyes.” ...
  • “Fire! ...
  • “The body is in the woods next to the oak tree.” ...
  • “The next time you wash me I will be dead.” ...
  • “Am I dead? ...
  • “I see a bright light… ...
  • “He's in all black, and he's got a top hat on. ...
  • “The spiders are eating papa.”
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What happens after death?

Normally, the body is transported to a morgue or mortuary. Depending on the circumstances of the death, an autopsy may be performed. The body is then usually taken to a funeral home. The funeral home prepares it to be viewed by friends and family or makes it ready for burial or cremation.
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Who had the most famous last words?

The 19 Most Memorable Last Words Of All Time
  • “I am about to–or I am going to–die; either expression is used.” – French grammarian Dominique Bouhours (1628-1702)
  • “ I must go in, the fog is rising.” – Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
  • “ It is very beautiful over there.”
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What are some death words?

Popular Euphemisms for Death
  • Passed, passed on, or passed away.
  • Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep.
  • Demise.
  • Deceased.
  • Departed, gone, lost, slipped away.
  • Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed.
  • Gave up the ghost.
  • Kicked the bucket.
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What was Einstein's last words?

April 18, 1955—Albert Einstein dies soon after a blood vessel bursts near his heart. When asked if he wanted to undergo surgery, Einstein refused, saying, "I want to go when I want to go. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share; it is time to go.
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What are 5 regrets of a dying person?

1) “I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” 2) “I wish I hadn't worked so hard.” 3) “I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.” 4) “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.” 5) “I wish I had let myself be happier” (p.
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What is the number 1 regret in life?

A nationally representative study, which asked 270 Americans to describe a significant life regret, found the most commonly reported regrets involved romance (19.3%), family (16.9%), education (14.0%), career (13.8%), finance (9.9%), and parenting (9.0%) (Morrison & Roese, 2011).
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What are common last wishes?

Common themes of last wishes were Travel, Activities, Regaining health, Quality of life, Being with family and friends, Dying comfortably, Turn back time, and Taking care of final matters.
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Does a dying person cry?

Feeling very sad and crying often is a very normal part of the dying process. However, feeling down or depressed most of the time is not normal.
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Which part of the body dies last?

The brain and nerve cells require a constant supply of oxygen and will die within a few minutes, once you stop breathing. The next to go will be the heart, followed by the liver, then the kidneys and pancreas, which can last for about an hour. Skin, tendons, heart valves and corneas will still be alive after a day.
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What does a dying person think about?

Visions and Hallucinations

Visual or auditory hallucinations are often part of the dying experience. The appearance of family members or loved ones who have died is common. These visions are considered normal. The dying may turn their focus to “another world” and talk to people or see things that others do not see.
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Is death a male or female?

In English and German culture, Death is typically portrayed as male, but in French, Spanish, and Italian culture, it is not uncommon for Death to be female.
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What is death in one word?

1 decease, demise, passing, departure.
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What is slang for died?

Dramatic Or Antiquated Euphemisms
  • They perished.
  • They met their demise.
  • They met their maker.
  • They met an untimely end.
  • They're bereft of life.
  • They breathed their last (breath).
  • They were cut down (in the prime of life).
  • They went the way of all flesh. — everything dies, after all.
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What does death want to prove to himself?

He retells these stories, he says, "to prove to myself that you, and your human existence, are worth it" (4.33). In other words, he looks for hope in the gathering, reading, and telling of stories. This quest for meaning seems like a very human thing indeed.
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How do you win the last word?

Playing The Game

If a player can think of a word that fits their subject card, they place the card down, hit the timer and say a word that fits. All other players must blurt out words that fit the subject until the buzzer rings. The last player to say a correct word wins the round!
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What was the last word to be invented?

Zyzzyva has achieved notoriety for being the last word in several English-language dictionaries.
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What does death feel like?

Sudden bursts of energy or the feeling of restlessness following long periods of sleep may signal that death is close. You may feel capable of doing things that you're not realistically able to do. You may try to leave the bed or remove medical devices you need, like an IV.
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How long is a person alive after death?

About six minutes after the heart stops, the brain essentially dies.
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How long after death do you poop?

You May Poop and Pee Your Pants

While rigor mortis sets in eventually, as soon as you die, every muscle in your body relaxes. That includes the sphincters that are in charge of keeping your bladder and bowels on lockdown, says Jorgenson. So if there is anything to expel, it could possibly seep out.
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