long illness

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Anna de Peyster, a writer, philanthropist and a former wife of Rupert Murdoch, has died following a long illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Writer and producer Dorian Hannaway, a close friend, said he died after "a long illness".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The Canadian actor, Oscar nominated for his “Dances With Wolves” role and featured in “Reservation Dogs,” died at 73 in Toronto after a long illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

The research was inspired by Smith’s own long illness, which left him struggling to climb the stairs to his apartment.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2025

I only went because a friend of mine had recently died of his long illness and I was feeling at loose odds and ends.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver