passed away
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When mom passed away, I inherited a little money for the first time — and I used some of it to finally travel to Italy on my own.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
My husband was 82 when he passed away.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Bill’ Burke, who passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by his beloved family,” his relatives said in a statement, according to the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Mollie also tended to her aging mother, Lizzie, who had moved into the house after Mollie’s father passed away.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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