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17 Tragic Scenes Made by Actors Who Knew They Were Dying

VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio Have your tissues ready. Join us as we look at some of the most heartbreaking scenes ever captured on film — performed by actors who knew they were facing their own mortality. Our list includes performances from Walter Matthau, Chadwick Boseman, Robin Williams, John Wayne, Vincent Price, and more. Which of these deeply moving performances touched you the most? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Catherine Coulson's gut-wrenching farewell in "Twin Peaks: The Return", Raul Julia's legendary scene in "Street Fighter" (1994), Spencer Tracy's timeless monologue in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967), Mako's tender "Leaves From the Vine" in "Avatar: The Last Airbender", and so many more unforgettable final performances! read more...