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the old woman passed away quietly
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The death was reported on social media by his friend, singer Billy Vera, who said that Taylor passed away while in hospice care.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Sister Jean would pass away at age 106 this past October, a sad metaphor for the fate of Cinderella.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Blazek takes over for Shawn Clark, who passed away unexpectedly last September.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Sister Jean would pass away at age 106 this past October, a sad metaphor for the fate of Cinderella.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Blazek takes over for Shawn Clark, who passed away unexpectedly last September.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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