EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Man Who Wrote His Own Obituary — Before Dying Exactly as It Said
from Almost True – Stories That Might Be Real
Daniel Harrow, a quiet newspaper copy editor, left a sealed envelope months before his death containing a fully written obituary describing the exact date, time, cause of death, weather, clothing, and even his final words. On October 3rd, everything occurred exactly as written — he suffered a sudden aneurysm by the shoreline and calmly said, "Ah. Right on time," moments before dying. Investigations confirmed the document had been created long in advance, with no medical warning or evidence of foul play. The case left people unsettled, raising the disturbing possibility that Daniel didn't predict his death… he simply already knew how his life would unfold.
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