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People's Poignant Last Words Are A Sobering Reminder That Life Is Fleeting

People's Poignant Last Words Are A Sobering Reminder That Life Is Fleeting
People share the chilling final words spoken by their friends and family before passing away.
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Watching someone die is a taxing ordeal in and of itself, but it's even worse when their final words send a chill up your spine. Nobody wants to hear words echo in their dreams for years to come, right?

Redditor u/Rude_Tap_6865 asked to hear from medical professionals who have experiences with "scary" last words, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Many folks beyond the healthcare profession sounded off on their experiences with witnessing and hearing death up close.


People who work in the medical field, what were some of the most scary last words you’ve heard from a dying patient?
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Even sleep is scary at the end

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Calling out for lost loved ones is heartbreaking

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Love can sometimes break through the malaise

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The smile at the end makes it all the more sad

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Sometimes we're left with one final decision

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Dying at work is straight-up cruel

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The expression of frustration is so hard to hear

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Righteous anger doesn't disappear just because of our mortality

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This is a call nobody wants to receive

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We all want more time

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