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the old woman passed away quietly
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But shortly after these sweet and easy writing sessions, Mirabella passed away suddenly in April of 2022.
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Angus Cloud, who was best known for playing the lovable drug dealer Fez on the hit show, passed away unexpectedly in July 2023 at just 25 years old.
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2025
The judge who had heard the post-conviction appeal originally, no friend to our case, had passed away while the case was on appeal, and Sheila was assigned to take over.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
My wife of 47 years passed away 16 months ago after living with a disability for many years.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of pass away was
in the 13th century
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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