die of
phrasal verb
died of; dying of; dies of
: to die because of (something)
My uncle died of cancer.
She died of old age.
They say that he died of a broken heart.
—sometimes used figuratively to say something causes a lot of discomfort, distress, etc.I almost died of embarrassment.
Would you like some water? You must be dying of thirst.
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The 15-year-old Italian — born in London to Italian parents and later living in Italy — died of leukemia in 2006, but his impact is still felt by the Catholic community worldwide — including in Miami.
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Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
An autopsy found that Catalan died of a gunshot wound to the head.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah Tilford, a 19-year-old Caldwell resident, died of traumatic blunt-force injuries, according to a release from the coroner’s office.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
An autopsy found that Catalan died of a gunshot wound to the head.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah Tilford, a 19-year-old Caldwell resident, died of traumatic blunt-force injuries, according to a release from the coroner’s office.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for die of
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“Die of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20of. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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