The Last Tweets of 20 Celebrities Before They Died
By Phillip Swann
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We often hear of the last words spoken by famous people before they die. But what about the last tweets on X, formerly known as Twitter? Thanks to the enduring eternity of social media, many of them have been preserved, sometimes long after they were posted.
We have compiled 20 of the more interesting final remarks on X and they are poignant, sad and sometimes simply heartbreaking. But they are also at times funny and uplifting, particularly in cases where the person was aware of their impending fate but still managed to offer some wisdom and humor.
The Last Tweets Of 20 Celebrities Before They Died
Matthew Perry (@MatthewPerry)
“Perfect movies: 1) Back to the Future, 2) Midnight Run, 3) _________? -I’m Mattman.”
— October 26, 2023.
The Friends star was found dead in his hot tub two days later. The autopsy found an excessive amount of
ketamine in his blood. He was 57.
Cindy Williams (@Cindy_Williams1)
“The lovely Pat Carroll has left us. I had the honor of working with her when she played my mother, Lily, on Laverne and Shirley. What marvelous stage presence and immeasurable talent. And oh, that incredible, expressive voice. Here’s wishing you a beautiful journey home, Mother.”
— August 5, 2022.
The star of Laverne and Shirley, American Graffiti and The Conversation died January 25, 2023 at 75 after a “short illness.” Ironically, her last tweet was in tribute to a Laverne and Shirley castmate who had just died.
Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant)
“Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames Much respect my brother #33644″
— January 25, 2020.
The former Los Angeles Lakers great died a day later with his daughter in a helicopter accident. His last tweet was in tribute to current Lakers star Lebron James.
Ryan O’Neal (@Ryan_O_Neal)
“Please join me live tomorrow Friday Feb 12th at 11:30am PST – as I am honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. walkoffame.com/press_releases The event will be live-streamed exclusively on all of the Chamber’s social media platforms including youtube.com/user/HwdWalkof
— February 11.2021.
The star of Love Story and Barry Lyndon died on December 8, 2023 of cardiomyopathy at the age of 82.
Norm MacDonald (@normmacdonald)
“Morikawa shoots a 64 to get to -9. He was my pick for this week, but I laid off at last second due to injury concerns.”
— July 16, 2021.
The brilliant comedian was an avid gambler on the side. His last tweet was his explanation for why he didn’t bet on a golfer in a tournament. Norm died two months after this tweet from a longtime battle with cancer. He was 61.
Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear)
“One of the easiest, happiest, and most treasured decisions I ever made was to participate in this song with my glorious grandson Noah LaPook as he wrestles to make the right decisions in life. And he will, I know. spotify.link/3FRlPKMOHDb”
— October 11, 2023.
The creator of such classic comedies as All in the Family and The Jeffersons died on December 5, 2023 from natural causes at the age of 101.
One of the easiest, happiest, and most treasured decisions I ever made was to participate in this song with my glorious grandson Noah LaPook as he wrestles to make the right decisions in life. And he will, I know.https://t.co/uHv9eroYfh pic.twitter.com/UIOuagyiPz
— Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) October 11, 2023
Andre Braugher (@andrebraugher)
“Final week to experience MALVOLIO, by the Classical Theatre of Harlem! @classicalharlem Now – July 29. Directed by Ty Jones @tdjnyc and Ian Belknap. CTHNYC.ORG for info.”
— July 26, 2023
The star of Homicide died on December 11, 2023 after a longtime battle with lung cancer.
Bob Saget (@bobsaget)
“Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022.”
— January 9, 2022.
The star of Full House died later that day from head trauma caused by an accidental fall while staying at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check https://t.co/nqJyTiiezU for my dates in 2022. pic.twitter.com/pEgFuXxLd3
— bob saget (@bobsaget) January 9, 2022
Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley)
“HAPPY THANKS GIVING!!!!”
— November 24, 2022.
The Cheers star died less than two weeks later from colon cancer. She was 71.
Leonard Nimoy (@therealnimoy)
“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP”
— February 23, 2015.
The Star Trek icon died five days later at 83 from pulmonary disease.
Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen)
“Happy Birthday Al!! Love Ya!!”
— May 8, 2020.
The Van Halen master guitarist died five months later from throat cancer.
Morgan Spurlock (@morganspurlock)
“Please click, read and share. It’s an unbelievable heartbreaking story and together we can make a difference in her life. Let’s help Laxmi go to college.”
— December 19, 2023.
The maker of the documentary, Super Size Me, made a plea for funds for a young Nepalese woman to attend college. (She was featured in his documentary, Waiting for Manu.) Spurlock died at 53 from cancer five months later. You can learn more about the fundraising for Laxmi here.
Carl Reiner (@carlreiner)
“He even found time to perform many one-man shows in Las Vegas nightclubs”
— Juned 29, 2020.
The last tweet of the great comedy actor, director and producer (and father of Rob Reiner) was in tribute to playwright Noel Coward. Carl died two years later of natural causes at 98.
Carl Weathers (@thecarlweathers)
“All that money spent on movie posters and advertising and Burt never corrected them, huh? Well, I’m glad you corrected everyone including me. #BePeace”
— January 31, 2024.
Carl died the next day at 76 from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The star of Rocky used his last tweet to poke fun at his co-star (the late Burt Reynolds) in the 1977 football movie, Semi-Tough.
Anthony Bourdain (@bourdain)
“THIS song from the score from tonight’s HONG KONG @PartsUnknownCNN is gonna stay with me”
— June 3, 2018.
The celebrity chef and travel guru died five days later from suicide.
Larry King (@kingsthings)
“Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my boys and dinner from Craig’s!”
— November 26, 2020.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m thankful for my boys and dinner from Craig’s! pic.twitter.com/N91GZA9jOj— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 27, 2020
The longtime talk show host died two months later from a sepsis infection complicated by Covid.
O.J. Simpson (@therealoj32)
“I’m from the Bay and I’m going with Bay!!! Lets go @49ers”
— February 11, 2024.
The former NFL great turned accused murderer offered his 2024 Super Bowl pick in his last tweet. He died two months later at 76 from cancer. In a tweet two days earlier, he denied that he was ill or needed to go to a hospice.
Toby Keith (@tobykeith)
A little advice for all the songwriters out there… pic.twitter.com/5jyjEDives
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) January 19, 2024
The country music singer died 17 days later from stomach cancer. He was 62.
Richard Lewis (@therichardlewis)
What a night! I loved Episode 3 of #curbyourenthusiasm
and just got hot off the presses a cool piece on yours truly in @VanityFair— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) February 19, 2024
The comedian, who appeared in numerous episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, died eight days later of a heart attack. He was 76.
Suzanne Somers (@suzannesomers)
“I will always be grateful to her for treating me so respectfully at a time when women had to fight to be respected. youtube.com/watch?v=nf37iS ”
— January 1, 2023.
The Three’s Company star paid tribute to newswoman Barbara Walters in her last tweet. (Walters had died two days earlier.) Suzanne died 10 months later after a long battle with cancer.
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