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the old woman passed away quietly
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Sadly, elderly dog Mija passed away naturally earlier this year, and the pack is still coming to terms with life without her.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ojeh passed away in May at age 45.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The news of Greene’s death was confirmed by his agent Michael Greene, who told TMZ that the actor passed away at a Toronto hospital Sunday afternoon.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Sep. 2025
Now a grand finale is upon us in this third film installment, bringing back many franchise regulars such as Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern (regrettably, Maggie Smith, who ruled the roost as the Dowager Countess, passed away in 2024).
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ojeh passed away in May at age 45.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The news of Greene’s death was confirmed by his agent Michael Greene, who told TMZ that the actor passed away at a Toronto hospital Sunday afternoon.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Sep. 2025
Now a grand finale is upon us in this third film installment, bringing back many franchise regulars such as Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern (regrettably, Maggie Smith, who ruled the roost as the Dowager Countess, passed away in 2024).
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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