Bob Hope last words: What did Bob Hope say on his death bed?

Late award-winning entertainer Bob Hope’s last words were “surprise me”.

These were the words that followed when his grandson, Zach Hope, asked him where he would like to be buried.

Hope was temporarily buried in a mausoleum vault until the construction of “the Bob Hope Memorial Garden at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Los Angeles.”

Who Was Bob Hope?

Bob Hope was a comedian, actor, entertainer, and producer for over 8 decades and was well known for his works on network radio, television, and USO Tours.

Born on May 29, 1903, Hope appeared in over 70 films, stage productions and television series and wrote 14 books during his lifetime. He also anchored the Academy Awards about 19 times.

Hope additionally worked as a broadcaster and presenter on NBC Radio, and the NBC television network.

Hope entertained military personnel around the world by making several tours for the United Service Organizations (USO). In 1997, he was named an honorary veteran of the Armed Forces.

Hope received many other awards during his lifetime, including five honorary awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:

Hope retired from public life in 1998, and a couple of years later, he suffered gastrointestinal bleeding and then pneumonia.

Hope passed away on July 27, 2003, at the age of 100.