How would you like to die?

44 answers answered between 2003 and 2024 one of 5 in The Proust Questionnaire

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Willem Dafoe Actor

How doesn’t matter—it’s when that matters. When I’m ready!

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2014 source ↗

Stephen Fry Actor, writer and broadcaster

Over two weeks, in a pleasant fug of palliative morphine if necessary. Just time to say a cheerful good-bye to everyone.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2015 source ↗

Helena Bonham Carter Actor

At the right time, and like my father—utterly without fear or pain, at home, with all whom I love. It was his last lesson as a parent to me.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 28 April 2020 source ↗

Audra McDonald Singer and actor

In my bed at home at a ripe old age with the knowledge that my children, and grandchildren if I have any, are thriving, happy, and provided for.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 23 August 2023 source ↗

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