of/from natural causes

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: because of old age or an illness

He died of/from natural causes.

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One of European cinema’s most distinctive, fearless and tireless narrative and documentary filmmakers, Eckhart Schmidt, died of natural causes at his home in Munich on Oct. 25, only a few days before his 86th birthday. —

Steven Gaydos, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024 Orchid blooms drop off eventually from natural causes, of course, but if the flowers are falling off prematurely, there may be a problem. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024 The industry veteran died Oct. 24 of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Davis, Calif., Enberg said. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024 Taylor died Wednesday night of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Davis, California, her son Andrew Enberg told The Hollywood Reporter. —

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