Dr Johnson

[cesdlv]

Anyone know his last words?

[Foxglove]

I expect it started with 'Z' what with him being a dictionary compiler!

[Jackanory]

Oh well said, Foxglove!  I've been googling for ages & can't find anything.  :o)

[maxi29]

According to Boswell's Life of Johnson, the last words he spoke were "God bless you, my dear" addressed to, Miss Morris, the daughter of a friend of his. Not very memorable perhaps, but Boswell must be the best authority there is.

[cesdlv]

Thanks, everyone.  I like the 'z' solution, but...  And, the Boswell version isn't one of the four options.  I'm going for 'Iam moriturus', 'I who am about to die'.

[Jackanory]

...and then he fell asleep and, as Foxglove said, it was Zzzzzzzzz!!  :o)

[dividimus31]

I told you I was ill????