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If you were to share one Final Tweet, what would you write? The submissions ranged from the humorous, "Saving time this morning by making toast while I'm in the bath", to the poignant, "Don't forget to visit me".
"Don't be sad, I'm not..." Kate Granger, left, a doctor who died of cancer
"Glad I have gone before Fiona. Probably couldn't cope without her. To kids: be happy but change the world. Ashes at Turf Moor." Alastair Campbell, right, writer and former Labour Party strategist
"Damn – I had one more idea. Oh well, It's been great snapping everybody. Bye Baby, I'll miss you. X." Renowned photographer Rankin
"Never forget that the greatest thing a human being can give is love. I hope I've given enough love in my life." Fabian Hamilton MP
"I think I did okay. I'm scared, and that's okay too. But I loved more than I hated, and I leave better than I came." Seanan McGuire, science fiction writer
"It was fun while it lasted. Now, here's the baton - make the most of it." Humanist celebrant Trevor Moore
"Keep doing whatever you can to make the world better." Rabbi Pete Tobias, author and broadcaster
"I always said you can sleep when you're dead. Goodnight." Holly, fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society UK
"I died happy, remembering the taste of fresh figs, and beautiful friends." Maggi Boult, scientist
"Regrets? A few. But I've seen Lake Malawi's stars, loved my grandchildren and sons, been loved deeply by a good man. I may be back." Susan Dalgety, communications and media adviser
"Someone teach Richard to do the girls' hair, and make sure he dresses them properly: PJs are not day-wear." Company director Gemma Daoudi-Davis
"Don't forget there is a Sainsbury's fuel coupon on the magnetic board in the kitchen." Mike Pennell, co-founder of The Food Chain
"I didn't do it 'MY' way - I did it with everybody's help." Chris Richards
"Don't tweet me any more, I can't get reception here." Alida Benton, midwife
"I think that went well." Debbie Lantsbury, Masters student
"Think not about what we can't do apart: but what we did do together." Sam Waterton, PR and social media professional
"Don't waste time with anger and regret. Love fully and often. Be good to yourself and others. Smile and laugh!" Jennifer Boze, marketing and membership coordinator for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
"I knew this was coming, I just wished I'd planned it better." Paul Hensby, founder of My Last Song
"You only live twice. Once when you are born. And once when you look death in the face." James Bond author Ian Fleming.
"Promise me that you will be the best you can be. Love completely (no half measures), laugh heartily and never feel guilty about enjoying every second of your life. I will always love you." Corinne Parker
Other tweets
As well as the submissions from Alastair Campbell and Rankin, Final Tweets also attracted submissions from actor and writer Stephen Fry, former Conservative MP and author Louise Mensch and comedian Iain Lee.
Stephen Fry tweeted: “Goodbye, it’s been fun, sorry to leave the party early.” Louise Mensch cited the Catholic prayer book, writing: “Of your charity, pray for the repose of my soul. I hope to see you all again. With love, Louise.” Comedian and presenter Iain Lee, meanwhile, shared a pithy: "I'm sorry."
Here's just a small selection of some of the other Final Tweets submitted.
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