Royalty & Nobility · 20th Century
Alfred Hitchcock’s Last Words
“One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death.”— Alfred Hitchcock, April 29, 1980
Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?
Alfred Hitchcock was the Master of Suspense, directing Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window, and North by Northwest. He pioneered psychological thriller techniques that define the genre to this day.
The Final Moments
Hitchcock died at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles. He had been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II just months before his death.
Are These Words Verified?
This quote comes from interviews years before his death, not from his deathbed. His actual final words are not recorded; he died with his wife present but left no documented statement.
Sources
- other Interview transcripts from 1970s
- biography Donald Spoto's The Dark Side of Genius
- biography Patrick McGilligan's Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light
Legacy
Hitchcock defined the thriller genre and is consistently ranked among the greatest filmmakers in history. Vertigo is often voted the greatest film ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Alfred Hitchcock’s last words?
“One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death.”
How did Alfred Hitchcock die?
Alfred Hitchcock died on April 29, 1980 at the age of 80. Cause of death: Kidney failure.
Were Alfred Hitchcock’s last words documented?
This quote comes from interviews years before his death, not from his deathbed. His actual final words are not recorded; he died with his wife present but left no documented statement.
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