Before his death.

before his death.

Just before his head died, his last words were:

moments before his death.

...shortly before his death.

moments before his death.

Yes, that pocket picker has picked his last pocket.

with $20,000 in his pocket.

His words.

Also his last-known address.

before his death, he knew.

Yes, before his untimely death.

Actually, his last words were,

Those were his last words.

But his last words were:

Those were his last words.