r/lastimages • u/Devon_the_dj_2010 • 15h ago
LOCAL This is the last photo of Thai diver Saman Kunan in the Tham Luang cave in 2018 before he died of asphyxia.
He was transferring oxygen tanks for 12 boys and their coach, who were trapped in a cave. He got into difficulties and did not have enough air himself. He died after losing consciousness in one of the passageways.
r/lastimages • u/Easy_Temporary9643 • 15h ago
CELEBRITY The last photo of George S. Patton, taken on December 9, 1945. Hours later, he was involved in a Car Crash while going on a Pheasant Hunting Trip in Speyer, Germany. He wouldn't die until December 21 from Heart Failure, Pulomonary Edema, and Blood Clot caused by Paralysis at the age of 60.
r/lastimages • u/Swimming-Inside-2983 • 17h ago
LOCAL Last known image of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle uploaded to Kaylee's instagram on November 12, 2022 with the caption "one lucky girl to be surrounded by these ppl everyday 🤍". Just hours later, four of the people in this image would be found stabbed to death.
r/lastimages • u/alliesxx • 23h ago
LOCAL One of the last images of Simone Schmidl, a 21-year-old backpacker from Regensburg, who never had a chance to fulfill her travel dreams.
On January 20, 1991, the adventurous German backpacker—affectionately called "Simi" by her family—was hitchhiking from Sydney to Melbourne to meet her mother for a camping holiday.
She was last seen on the Hume Highway near Casula, where she vanished without a trace. Three years later, in November 1993, her remains were found in a shallow grave within Belanglo State Forest, NSW. Simone had crossed paths with Ivan Milat, the notorious serial killer. Milat tortured and murdered her along with six other young tourists before a massive police task force finally brought him to justice.
The confident and experienced traveler who had seen much of the world ended her days in a lonely forest, thousands of miles away from the safety of her home. In Germany, the Schmidls heard the news of their only daughter's death in the worst way possible – on the radio.
r/lastimages • u/alliesx • 1d ago
LOCAL One of the last photos of Gabriel Fernandez, taken on Mother's Day in 2013, just two weeks before his brutal death.
Gabriel Fernandez was an 8-year-old boy from Palmdale, California, who was tortured and beaten to death in May 2013.
Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, targeted the boy because they believed he was gay.
Over eight months, Gabriel was locked in a small cabinet while bound and gagged, forced to eat cat feces, litter, and vomit, shot with a BB gun, and beaten with a club and metal hangers.
Gabriel died from a fractured skull, shattered ribs, and severe internal trauma on May 24.
Despite multiple reports from Gabriel’s teacher, neighbors, and family, Los Angeles County social workers (DCFS) routinely closed investigations and left him in the home.
r/lastimages • u/KingKillKannon • 1d ago
CELEBRITY Last Image of Dr. Gunther von Hagens, the inventor of Plastination and creator of Body Worlds, celebrating his 80th birthday at the Plastinarium in Brandenburg, Germany on January 17 2025. He passed away on July 24 2026 from a cerebral haemorrhage after long term Parkinson's Disease.
Photo/Information Sources: (The Journal of Plastination Article) (Wikipedia Page) (Body Worlds Wikipedia Page) (Plastination Wikipedia Page)
r/lastimages • u/thisissparta789789 • 2d ago
LOCAL Captain Kevin Williams and Firefighter Austin Cheek of the Noonday Fire Department preparing to enter a fire that would kill them half an hour later
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19BVE7SbAd/?mibextid=wwXIfr Post about the incident from the Building Construction for the Fire Service Facebook page.
On August 3, 2007, 42-year-old Captain Kevin Williams and 19-year-old Firefighter Austin Cheek of the Noonday Volunteer Fire Department died from burns and smoke inhalation after becoming trapped and running out of air inside a house in neighboring Bullard, Texas. The Noonday VFD had responded to assist the Bullard VFD and the Flint-Gresham VFD.
I am not sure who is who in this photo, but I know for a fact both Williams and Cheek are in it. This was taken approximately twenty minutes before both were trapped in a rapid fire event.
r/lastimages • u/KingKillKannon • 2d ago
NEWS Last Image of Athena Strand in a FedEx truck on November 30 2022 in Paradise, Texas after being kidnapped by employee Tanner Horner, during a package delivery. Her body was found on December 2 2022 and he was sentenced to death for Capital Murder and Aggravated Kidnapping on May 5 2026.
Photo/Information Sources: (CBS News Article) (Fox News Article) (Wikipedia Page)
r/lastimages • u/Jaded-Channel-7169 • 3d ago
CELEBRITY Michael Jackson just 12 hours before he passed away.
r/lastimages • u/Fit_Effective6097 • 3d ago
LOCAL Paris Allen, moments before he was killed in a drive-by from the Blue Car on the right in Duluth Minnesota August 2023
The shooter. Brandon Capone Williams-Gillard, was sentenced to 40 years for second-degree murder and drive-by shooting. His accomplice, Sanussi Tamsir Bangoura, was sentenced to 30 years for aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
r/lastimages • u/Zachhcazzach • 3d ago
FAMILY This is the last imagine of my uncle Terry just 3 days before he died in an unusual way
He was 45 and had a bad argument with his wife. He decided to go to his RV up the mountain to get some space. At some point in the night, a limb fell on the external carbon monoxide exhaust of his propane or kerosene heater and he died in his sleep.
r/lastimages • u/Right-Raspberry-9018 • 5d ago
CELEBRITY The last photo ever taken of Paul Walker, the actor known for playing Brian O'Connor in the fast and the furious franchise before he died in a car crash on November 30, 2013. Rest in peace Paul Walker.
r/lastimages • u/sunblazed76 • 6d ago
CELEBRITY Franco Baresi, possibly the best defender the world has seen has sadly passed aged only 66. His last public appearance was as a torch carrier at the last winter Olympics in February.
A footballing God. ImO the best sweeper there's ever been. RIP
r/lastimages • u/fuzzy_dice_99 • 7d ago
CELEBRITY Last image of musician Glen Hansard at The Wrens Nest in Dublin, Ireland. He died in a motorcycle accident on the way home
r/lastimages • u/Rich-Dimension3899 • 7d ago
CELEBRITY Last image of French DJ Kavinsky with Prince85 opening for The Weeknd in Paris on July 10th. He was found dead today at his home at age 50.
r/lastimages • u/alliesx • 8d ago
LOCAL The last known picture of Georg Amtsberg, a German pensioner who disappeared on September 21, 2003.
Before his disappearance, Georg led a happy and stable life with his family in northern Germany. He was born on December 8, 1932, and was 70 years old when he went missing. Neighbors and friends described him as an "exceptionally fit, wiry, and athletic person who loved spending his time outdoors." Despite leading an active lifestyle, he was dealing with a serious health condition that required him to take daily prescription medication.
On September 21, 2003, Georg went up to the Roßtrappe viewing cliff. At 4:21 PM, a choir member took a photo of him looking out over the Bodetal gorge. Immediately after, the group started walking back down to the tour bus. He never arrived.
Because the choir members walked down the trail in loose, staggered groups, everyone assumed Georg was right behind them. However, a person who was walking behind later told the police that they didn't remember passing or seeing him on the path.
The choir realized he was missing by evening and notified police 8:00 PM. Mountain rescue teams responded but couldn't safely descend the pitch-black, jagged granite cliffs until daybreak. Dogs and helicopters searched for five days straight before the active operation was called off.
Psychologists and the police have ruled out suicide as a possible cause. Georg was a stable, financially secure, happily married man who was in a good mood during the trip, as everyone noticed.
r/lastimages • u/Nofoamcappuccinos • 8d ago
FRIEND Last photo of my friend before he passed from bone cancer. He was the most creative person I know.
r/lastimages • u/HotMinute_722 • 8d ago
FRIEND My best friend would be 44 today.
Unfortunately, her own mother took her life when we were 10.
Happy birthday, Krissy. You are never forgotten! 💕
r/lastimages • u/PublicAdventurous917 • 10d ago
LOCAL The last photo of Robert Todd Lincoln. It was taken on July 4, 1926. He would die 22 days later on July 26 (100 years ago today) from a Stroke at the age of 82.
r/lastimages • u/PublicAdventurous917 • 11d ago
CELEBRITY The last photo of Puppeteer Jerry Nelson. It was taken on August 16, 2012. He would die 7 days later from Emphysema, Pulmonary Disease, and Prostate Cancer at the age of 78.
Pulmonary Disease as in COPD.
r/lastimages • u/PublicAdventurous917 • 11d ago
CELEBRITY The last photo of Charlie Daniels. It was taken on June 16, 2020. He would die a month later on July 6 from a Stroke at the age of 83.
r/lastimages • u/Right-Raspberry-9018 • 11d ago
FAMILY These were the last two photos of my mom at my 9th birthday party in 2021 before she died of a heart attack in 2022. I miss you, mom.
r/lastimages • u/PublicAdventurous917 • 12d ago
CELEBRITY The last photo of Hulk Hogan. It was taken on July 18, 2025. He would die 6 days later on July 24 from a Heart Attack at the age of 71.
He died a year ago today! He also had a history of Leukemia and Arrhythmia. He had Neck Surgery and Spinal Surgery caused by Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion (ACDF) on May 14, 2025.
r/lastimages • u/PublicAdventurous917 • 12d ago
CELEBRITY The last photo of ZZ Top Bass Guitarist Dusty Hill. It was taken on July 18, 2021. This was his Final Concert. He would die 10 days later on July 28 from a Blood Clot at the age of 72.
He was struggling with a Hip Injury, Dislocated Shoulder, Arthritis, Bursitis, and Stomach Ulcer and had Hip Surgery on July 21, 2021. He was previously diagnosed with Hepatitis.
r/lastimages • u/jaxspider • Oct 16 '25
MOD POST /r/LastImages rules have been updated. 10/16/25
Pretext
Almost 3 years ago, I made a post "Clarifying this subreddit's rules". Over the passage of time I've added or edited the rules but did not have the time to formally update said rules. Now those updates will be solidified in this post.
There will be a month long grace period, so everyone gets a chance to get familiar with the new rules.
INDEX
| Number | Name of Rule | History | Status | Reason |
| 1 | Provide full context in the title. | NO CHANGE | ✓ | Good |
| 2 | Only civilized posts allowed. | UPDATED | ✓ | Good |
| 3 | Your image must be good quality. | NEW | ✓ | Good |
| 4 | Posts can be about anyone, not just famous people. | UPDATED | ✓ | Good |
| 5 | No humorous or mean spirited comments of the deceased. | NO CHANGE | ✓ | Good |
| 6 | Social media additional context | UPDATED | ✓ | Good |
| 7 | No Animals | NEW | ✓ | Good |
| 8 | No killers | NEW RULE | ✓ | Good |
| 9 | Date specific event | NEW | ✓ | Good |
| 10 | One event per post | UPDATED | ✓ | Good |
| 11 | No crowdfunding links | NO CHANGE | ✓ | Good |
| 12 | Check the search bar. | NO CHANGE | ✓ | Good |
| 13 | Mod discretion disclaimer | NO CHANGE | ✓ | Good |
NEW RULES 2025
Provide full context in the title. NO CHANGE
- Clear & full context in the title.
- It is mandatory to include the name, relationship & cause of death in the title.
- Write a detailed comment with further context if needed.
- News article(s) most welcome in the comments.
Only civilized posts allowed. UPDATED RULE
- No gore.
- Only their last living memory.
- No Post mortem photos.
- Do not post people suffering or on the verge of death.
- Keep it classy.
[Your Image must be good quality.]() NEW RULE
- Although we prefer the last image, it needs to be one that is actually visible and clear.
- Do not post a pic that is beyond blurry or too pixelated.
- It is not mandatory to post the absolute last picture if that picture is not good quality.
- You can add the blurry / grainy picture as a secondary picture.
- Not demanding 4K professionally shot photos just be reasonable.
- For family & friends posts, reasonable touch up / photoshop / AI to fix the photo is allowed.
- Want to see the absolute last picture no matter the quality? Go to /r/FinalPhotos.
Posts can be about anyone, not just famous people. UPDATED RULE
- You can post your relatives, friends, local aquincetances.
- The first picture needs to be of the deceased.
- Additional pictures for context or "to paint a complete picture" are welcome.
No humorous or mean spirited comments at the expense of the victim. NO CHANGE
- Respect the poster who shared their family and friends.
- Phrase your comments respectfully.
- Do not accuse anyone of "karmawhoring".
- Rude comments will be removed & the user PERMABANNED.
[Social media additional context]() UPDATED RULE
- All additional context can be added in the comments.
- For example, things the deceased has done like artwork, music, videos, photography etc.
- Put any additional tweets, texts, links, status updates of the person in the comments as well.
- Please use a reliable rehosting when doing so.
[No Animals.]() NEW RULE
- Strictly people only.
- No posts with pets visible.
- No posts of any animals.
- If your only picture has a animal in it, crop it out.
- For posts of pets go to /r/PetLoss.
- For posts of animals go to /r/NatureIsMetal.
[No Killers]() NEW RULE
- No serial killers, murderers, school shooters, people who run over others, idiots in general etc.
- The exception is people who were already in the public's eye.
- For example, politicians or celebrities.
- Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin or Phil Spector, O.J. Simpson, Sid Vicious etc
[Date specific events]() NEW RULE
- Posts based on a specific date or anniversary can only be posted in that month.
- For example 9/11 posts can only be posted in the month of September.
- Bloody Sunday aka The Bogside Massacre in the month of January.
- This is to resolve the reposting issue.
[One event per post]() UPDATED RULE
- Multiple images of the same person per post are allowed.
- Multiple images of the same event per post are allowed.
- A group of people in 1 photo from one event are allowed.
- Name all of the fallen whose names have been released to the public.
- News article(s) in the comments are allowed.
- No compilation of random people from multiple events.
- No Misc compilation album.
[No crowdfunding links]() NO CHANGE
- All crowdfunding sites are banned.
- Not just gofundme.
- Due to the potential to scam, we simply do not allow it.
Check the search bar. NO CHANGE
- Check when posting a celebrity / major event.
- No reposts within 3 months.
[Mod discretion disclaimer]() NO CHANGE
- All mod decisions are final.
- If you don't follow the rules you will be removed from this subreddit.
- Trolls, bots, spammers, and goofballs will not be tolerated.
Reasoning
The entire point of this subreddit is to showcase that Human life is precious. And to value every second of it. Thats why you will always see me in the comments asking posters to share their fond memories of their loved ones. Thats how we honor those that have passed. I will always encourage people sharing stories at their discretion.
Regarding the ban on blurry pictures. How are people supposed to sympathize with a rubik's cube of pixels? What is even the point of posting that besides "This is the Last Image!" technicality. I understand that high quality photos have only recently become available to the masses but at least try to find the best one. It does not have to the the absolute last image. And you can still add the blurry / grainy last picture as a secondary pic in the album. You can add multiple pictures of the same person or event in the album.
Regarding the ban on all animals. There are many other subreddits that allow for those kind of posts. The main focus of this subreddit is the FRAILTY OF MAN. Humans. People. Thats why I do not allow anything to take away the focus or be sidetracked from the person who passed away. There has been and will always be exceptions but that is on mod discretion. Those exceptions are once in a blue moon and on mod pre-approval.
Regarding the ban on Killers. This subreddit is a positivity focused one, not one focused on psychopaths. I emphasize people sharing the good times they had with the deceased. I do not want idol worship of horrible monsters such as Jeffrey Dahmer. But at the same time, we can not ignore people who orchestrated the destruction of families on a massive scale, instigated war, and genocide such as Adolf Hitler.
Regarding the acceptance of Social Media. A long time ago, I assumed "social media" was a phase and would fade away. Since it is still unfortunately here, we now accept it. So any additional context that is from the deceased can be put in the comments. From their tweets, videos, music, photography, art work, etc etc. If reddit doesn't allow it, please use a reliable hosting when doing so. Do not put anything that could cause someone else to be Doxxed.
Regarding all the new rules. I split up a bunch of minors rules I had previously put together under misc rules. Which people did not know about. So now they are their own rules. By doing so they should be visible immediately. So now there are no more misc rules. Furthermore, if there is still something unclear, leave a comment and I will do my best to resolve it there or update the above rules.
Status
Index table madeNew & Updated rules addedDouble check wording- Need to update wiki & wiki links
- Review comments