Historical Figures · 21st Century
Anna Pavlova’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Anna Pavlova, Unknown
Who Was Anna Pavlova?
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova was a Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Anna Pavlova's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Pavlova reportedly asked for her swan costume and said 'Get my Swan costume ready' before dying of pneumonia in 1931. Multiple biographies cite this, though 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated and appears in no credible source.
Sources
- biography Victor Dandré, 'Anna Pavlova in Art and Life'
- biography Keith Money, 'Anna Pavlova: Her Life and Art'
- newspaper Contemporary press accounts, January 1931
Legacy
Anna Pavlova's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Anna Pavlova’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Anna Pavlova die?
Anna Pavlova died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Anna Pavlova’s last words documented?
Pavlova reportedly asked for her swan costume and said 'Get my Swan costume ready' before dying of pneumonia in 1931. Multiple biographies cite this, though 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated and appears in no credible source.
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