die of

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.

Examples of die of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medical examiner determined West died of natural causes from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to Sguros’ arrest affidavit. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026

The family told the outlet Bailey died of natural causes, although no official cause has been announced. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Two of her relatives — her brother and his wife — died of Ebola in July at a treatment center in Ituri province, the epicenter of the deadliest outbreak in Congo’s history. — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Two of her relatives — her brother and his wife — died of Ebola in July at a treatment center in Ituri province, the epicenter of the deadliest outbreak in Congo's history. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for die of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove