Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Bugsy Siegel’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Bugsy Siegel, Unknown
Who Was Bugsy Siegel?
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an American mobster who was a driving force behind the development of the Las Vegas Strip. Along with his childhood friend and fellow gangster Meyer Lansky, Siegel was influential within the Jewish-American mob, the Italian-American Mafia, and the largely Italian-Jewish coalition known as the National Crime Syndicate.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Bugsy Siegel's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated. Siegel was shot through a window while reading a newspaper in 1947; he had no opportunity for last words and died instantly from gunshot wounds to the head.
Sources
- archive Police reports, June 20, 1947
- biography We Only Kill Each Other by Dean Jennings
- newspaper Los Angeles Times contemporary coverage
Legacy
Bugsy Siegel's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Bugsy Siegel’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Bugsy Siegel die?
Bugsy Siegel died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Bugsy Siegel’s last words documented?
The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated. Siegel was shot through a window while reading a newspaper in 1947; he had no opportunity for last words and died instantly from gunshot wounds to the head.
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