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the old woman passed away quietly
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In June 2024, the club’s physiotherapist, Paul Butler, passed away suddenly aged 37.
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Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, one of the sports world’s most influential people, passed away on Friday, March 21.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Kenneth Sims, a defensive lineman who played all eight NFL seasons of his career with the New England Patriots, passed away Friday at 65 years old.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Both my parents passed away fairly recently — three years ago for my dad and almost two for my mom.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, one of the sports world’s most influential people, passed away on Friday, March 21.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Kenneth Sims, a defensive lineman who played all eight NFL seasons of his career with the New England Patriots, passed away Friday at 65 years old.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Both my parents passed away fairly recently — three years ago for my dad and almost two for my mom.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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