Artists & Writers · 21st Century
Dorothy Kilgallen’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Dorothy Kilgallen, Unknown
Who Was Dorothy Kilgallen?
Dorothy Mae Kilgallen was an American columnist, journalist, and television game show panelist. After spending two semesters at the College of New Rochelle, she started her career shortly before her 18th birthday as a reporter for the Hearst Corporation's New York Evening Journal. In 1938, she began her newspaper column "The Voice of Broadway", which was eventually syndicated to more than 140 papers.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Dorothy Kilgallen's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Dorothy Kilgallen was found dead alone in her bedroom in 1965 under disputed circumstances. No witnesses were present to record last words; this phrase is fabricated.
Sources
- biography Kilgallen by Lee Israel
- archive New York medical examiner reports, 1965
Legacy
Dorothy Kilgallen's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Dorothy Kilgallen’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Dorothy Kilgallen die?
Dorothy Kilgallen died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Dorothy Kilgallen’s last words documented?
Dorothy Kilgallen was found dead alone in her bedroom in 1965 under disputed circumstances. No witnesses were present to record last words; this phrase is fabricated.
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