I am about to---or I am going to---die; either expression is used.

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• I am about to -- or I am going to -- die: either expression is correct." ~~ Dominique Bouhours,
  French grammarian, d....
• I am about to--or I am going to--die; either expression is used." -
  Dominique Bouhours, grammarian, 1628...
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  Famous Last...
• I am just going outside and may be some time. --
  Captain Lawrence Oates' Last...
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  Famous Last...
• Good-bye. I am leaving because I am bored. --
  George Saunders - last...
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• I am immortal,
  at least till I die...