Artists & Writers · 21st Century
Anton Laveys’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Anton Laveys, Unknown
Who Was Anton Laveys?
Anton Szandor LaVey was an American writer, musician, and Satanist. He was the founder of the Church of Satan, and the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism. He authored several books, including The Satanic Bible, The Satanic Witch, The Satanic Rituals, The Devil's Notebook, and Satan Speaks!. In addition, he released three albums, including The Satanic Mass, Satan Takes a Holiday, and Strange Music.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Anton Laveys's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Anton LaVey died in 1997. Various accounts suggest his last words were reportedly 'Oh my, oh my' or similar, not the quoted phrase, though documentation is limited and disputed.
Sources
- biography Blanche Barton accounts
- other Church of Satan statements (1997)
Legacy
Anton Laveys's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Anton Laveys’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Anton Laveys die?
Anton Laveys died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Anton Laveys’s last words documented?
Anton LaVey died in 1997. Various accounts suggest his last words were reportedly 'Oh my, oh my' or similar, not the quoted phrase, though documentation is limited and disputed.
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