Artists & Writers · Early 20th Century
Jack London’s Last Words
“He died from what was officially listed as uremia.”— Jack London, November 22, 1916
Who Was Jack London?
Jack London was an American novelist and adventure writer best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang. He was one of the first Americans to gain worldwide celebrity as a fiction writer.
The Final Moments
London died at his ranch in Glen Ellen, California. The cause was officially uremia but an overdose of morphine is suspected.
Are These Words Verified?
Describes cause of death, not spoken words. London died unconscious from uremia/possible overdose; this is medical documentation rather than recorded final utterance.
Sources
- archive Death certificate
- other Charmian London accounts
Legacy
The Call of the Wild remains one of the most-read American novels worldwide. London lived as adventurously as his protagonists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Jack London’s last words?
“He died from what was officially listed as uremia.”
How did Jack London die?
Jack London died on November 22, 1916 at the age of 40. Cause of death: Uremia — likely morphine overdose.
Were Jack London’s last words documented?
Describes cause of death, not spoken words. London died unconscious from uremia/possible overdose; this is medical documentation rather than recorded final utterance.
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