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Michael Hutchence’s Last Words

Michael Hutchence's last words were: "He was found dead in his Sydney hotel room."

Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997 at age 37. Cause of death: Suicide by hanging.

January 22, 1960 – November 22, 1997 Age 37 Australian

“He was found dead in his Sydney hotel room.”

— Michael Hutchence, November 22, 1997

Who Was Michael Hutchence?

Michael Hutchence was the lead singer and co-founder of INXS, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s.

Hutchence was found dead in his Sydney hotel room. He had been battling depression.

⚠ Low Confidence

Describes discovery of body, not spoken words. Hutchence was found dead; this is scene description rather than documented final utterance.

INXS's Never Tear Us Apart and Need You Tonight remain classics. Hutchence's death devastated the band.

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“He was found dead in his Sydney hotel room.”

Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997 at the age of 37. Cause of death: Suicide by hanging.

Describes discovery of body, not spoken words. Hutchence was found dead; this is scene description rather than documented final utterance.