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the old woman passed away quietly
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The professional wrestling world is in mourning following reports that Terry Brunk, known globally to fans as the hardcore icon Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Albini – the prolific musician and recording engineer – passed away unexpectedly in May 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of items collected in the course of his various interests.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
My best friend, my mom, passed away eight years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
David Souter, longtime justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and by all accounts a very good man, has passed away.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Albini – the prolific musician and recording engineer – passed away unexpectedly in May 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of items collected in the course of his various interests.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
My best friend, my mom, passed away eight years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
David Souter, longtime justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and by all accounts a very good man, has passed away.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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