Musicians & Composers · Early 20th Century
Dean Martin’s Last Words
“He died peacefully on Christmas morning.”— Dean Martin, December 25, 1995
Who Was Dean Martin?
Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, and comedian who was one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century. As a member of the Rat Pack with Sinatra and Davis Jr., he defined cool.
The Final Moments
Martin died at his Beverly Hills home on Christmas morning. He had been in declining health after his son Dean Paul Martin died in a plane crash in 1987.
Are These Words Verified?
This entry appears to be mislabeled as Perry Como when it describes Dean Martin (duplicate entry). Describes circumstances not words, and the slug-name mismatch suggests data error.
Sources
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Legacy
That's Amore and Everybody Loves Somebody are beloved classics. Martin's effortless cool defined the Rat Pack era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Dean Martin’s last words?
“He died peacefully on Christmas morning.”
How did Dean Martin die?
Dean Martin died on December 25, 1995 at the age of 78. Cause of death: Acute respiratory failure from emphysema.
Were Dean Martin’s last words documented?
This entry appears to be mislabeled as Perry Como when it describes Dean Martin (duplicate entry). Describes circumstances not words, and the slug-name mismatch suggests data error.