Fields, original name William Claude Dukenfield, (born January 29, 1880, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died December 25, 1946, Pasadena, California), actor whose flawless timing and humorous cantankerousness made him one of America’s greatest comedians.

“A thing worth having is a thing worth cheating for.” “Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.” “Never try to impress a woman, because if you do she’ll expect you to keep up the standard for the rest of your life.” “Marry an outdoors woman.

W.C. Fields died in 1946. His last words: “God damn the whole friggin’ world and everyone in it but you, Carlotta.” He was speaking to Carlotta Monti, his longtime mistress.

W. C. Fields net worth: W. C. Fields was an American comedian, actor, writer, and juggler who had a net worth equal to $10 million at the time of his death (after adjusting for inflation).

He was also fond of rum and Coca Cola. His staff estimated that he drank about two quarts of liquor a day. But he was always an amiable drunk, and he wore his alcoholism well, like the askew top hat for which he became famous.

Fields. The Yale Book of Quotations cites as its source for this quote Graffiti: Two Thousand Years of Wall Writing, by Robert Reisner, 1971.

Famous Quote from W. C. Fields.

Water closet or flush toilet.

‘Famous Last Words’

• Beethoven. Friends applaud, the comedy is over.
• Marie Antoinette. “Pardon me sir.
• James Donald French. How’s this for your headline?
• Salvador Allende. These are my last words, and I am certain that my sacrifice will not be in vain.
• Nostradamus.
• Humphrey Bogart.
• John Barrymore.
• Winston Churchill.

It says “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you” It’s the four things you’re supposed to express at the end of your life to find peace of mind before you die.