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The letter, believed missing for decades, was recently found in a leather Harrods suitcase by Stillman’s great-nephew, William Westacott.—Ana Salas, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026 He is survived by his parents, John and Sandra Witherspoon, two siblings, seven nieces and nephews, one great-nephew, aunts, uncles, extended relatives and friends.—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026 In addition to her sister, survivors include her nieces, Kellie and Kate; her brother-in-law, Jimmie; her great-nieces, Madison, Macy and Piper; and her great-nephew, Clay.—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026 In a note to his great-nephew, Isidore recounts watching the varied possessions of his former neighbors being tossed into a dumpster.—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for great-nephew