For decades, Conway Twitty was one of country music’s most beloved voices — a man whose songs of longing, heartbreak, and devotion touched millions. But behind the scenes, few truly knew the intimate pain of his final hours, or the weight that still lingers with the one who knew him best: his wife at the time, Dee Henry Jenkins.
In a rare and emotional reflection, Dee has finally shared her truth — the quiet moments, the things Conway said, and the haunting silence that followed. It’s a story fans never heard… until now.
“He wasn’t afraid,” she began softly. “But he was tired — more tired than he ever let on to the world. And that’s what still haunts me.”
June 4, 1993, was the day the world lost Conway Twitty. After falling ill on tour and collapsing on his bus, he was rushed to the hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Most fans only knew that he had died of an abdominal aneurysm. But Dee remembers the moments before the ambulance — the confusion in his eyes, the pressure he felt to keep performing, and the quiet way he whispered, “Tell them I love them… all of them.”
“He was thinking of his fans even then,” she recalled, fighting tears. “He wasn’t asking for anything for himself. He just wanted people to know he was grateful.”
Those words would be his last.
Dee also revealed that in the weeks leading up to his passing, Conway had been quietly expressing concerns about his health, but continued touring because he didn’t want to disappoint fans or cancel dates. “That was always his way,” she said. “The stage came first. And in a way… it broke him.”
Even now, decades later, his final moments remain vivid in her memory — not for their drama, but for their quiet honesty. “I never got to say goodbye the way I wanted,” she admitted. “And maybe that’s why I’ve carried this so long.”
As fans continue to honor Conway Twitty’s legacy, this deeply personal account adds a new, bittersweet layer to the story. The man who gave his life to the music left the world as he lived in it — with humility, grace, and an unspoken bond to the people who loved him.
And for Dee, that final whisper — “Tell them I love them” — still echoes.
