CODA: James Whale

His last words were written on a suicide note: “The future is just old age and illness and pain… I must have peace and this is the only way.” —He was the director of the classic horror films of the 30’s, Frankenstin and Bride of Frankenstein. He was found dead, floating in his backyard pool.

CODA: Benazir Bhutto

These were the last words of Pakistan’s future hope:   “Long live Bhutto,” Benazir Bhutto shouted, waving to the crowd surging around her car. They were her last words before three gunshots rang out and she slumped back on to her seat. —From the London Telegraph (Thanks to Paul LaTour for this entry)