Historical Figures · 21st Century
Oscar Wildes’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Oscar Wildes, Unknown
Who Was Oscar Wildes?
Limited biographical information is available about Oscar Wildes.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Oscar Wildes's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Wilde's most famous attributed last words are about the wallpaper ('One of us must go'), but friends present reported he was semi-conscious and unable to speak clearly. 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated.
Sources
- firsthand Reginald Turner account
- firsthand Robert Ross account
Legacy
Oscar Wildes's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Oscar Wildes’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Oscar Wildes die?
Oscar Wildes died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Oscar Wildes’s last words documented?
Wilde's most famous attributed last words are about the wallpaper ('One of us must go'), but friends present reported he was semi-conscious and unable to speak clearly. 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated.
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