Musicians & Composers · 21st Century
Bill Withers’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Bill Withers, Unknown
Who Was Bill Withers?
William Harrison Withers Jr. was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia, and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, he is known for having several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), "Grandma's Hands" (1971), "Use Me" (1972), "Lean on Me" (1972), "Lovely Day" (1977) and "Just the Two of Us" (1980). Withers won three Grammy Awards out of nine total nominations.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Bill Withers's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Bill Withers died March 30, 2020, from heart complications. His family made no public mention of last words, and 'I have lived my truth' appears completely fabricated with no credible sourcing.
Sources
- other Withers family statement (2020)
Legacy
Bill Withers's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Bill Withers’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Bill Withers die?
Bill Withers died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Bill Withers’s last words documented?
Bill Withers died March 30, 2020, from heart complications. His family made no public mention of last words, and 'I have lived my truth' appears completely fabricated with no credible sourcing.