Historical Figures · 21st Century
Doc Holidays’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Doc Holidays, Unknown
Who Was Doc Holidays?
John Henry Holliday, better known as Doc Holliday, was an American dentist, gambler, and gunfighter who was a close friend and associate of lawman Wyatt Earp. Holliday is best known for his role in the events surrounding and his participation in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Doc Holidays's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Doc Holliday (note: singular) died November 8, 1887. His commonly cited last words were "This is funny" (looking at his bootless feet), not "I have lived my truth," which is a modern-sounding fabrication.
Sources
- biography Doc Holliday: A Family Portrait by Karen Holliday Tanner
- newspaper Glenwood Springs newspaper accounts, 1887
Legacy
Doc Holidays's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Doc Holidays’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Doc Holidays die?
Doc Holidays died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Doc Holidays’s last words documented?
Doc Holliday (note: singular) died November 8, 1887. His commonly cited last words were "This is funny" (looking at his bootless feet), not "I have lived my truth," which is a modern-sounding fabrication.
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