Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Jack Ruby’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Jack Ruby, Unknown
Who Was Jack Ruby?
Jack Leon Ruby was an American nightclub owner, notable for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of John F. Kennedy.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Jack Ruby's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Jack Ruby died from cancer in 1967 while awaiting retrial. He was heavily medicated in his final days, and no credible sources document specific last words, particularly not 'I have lived my truth.'
Sources
- archive Parkland Hospital records 1967
- newspaper Dallas news coverage January 1967
Legacy
Jack Ruby's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Jack Ruby’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Jack Ruby die?
Jack Ruby died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Jack Ruby’s last words documented?
Jack Ruby died from cancer in 1967 while awaiting retrial. He was heavily medicated in his final days, and no credible sources document specific last words, particularly not 'I have lived my truth.'
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