Historical Figures · 21st Century
Florenz Ziegfeld’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Florenz Ziegfeld, Unknown
Who Was Florenz Ziegfeld?
Limited biographical information is available about Florenz Ziegfeld.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Florenz Ziegfeld's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Ziegfeld died of pleurisy in 1932; his wife Billie Burke reported his final words concerned Curtis and curtain calls, not 'I have lived my truth.' This quote appears to be entirely fabricated or misattributed.
Sources
- firsthand Billie Burke memoir 'With a Feather on My Nose'
- newspaper New York Times obituary (July 1932)
- biography Ziegfeld biographies by Ethan Mordden and Charles Higham
Legacy
Florenz Ziegfeld's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Florenz Ziegfeld’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Florenz Ziegfeld die?
Florenz Ziegfeld died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Florenz Ziegfeld’s last words documented?
Ziegfeld died of pleurisy in 1932; his wife Billie Burke reported his final words concerned Curtis and curtain calls, not 'I have lived my truth.' This quote appears to be entirely fabricated or misattributed.
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