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the old woman passed away quietly
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Adding to her woes, her Moroccan Jewish grandmother has just passed away, leaving her with only a family ring with mysterious powers.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Five days later, Lucescu passed away.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The brothers passed away within weeks of each other in 2024.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The award — given annually to the Hornets player who represents himself and the franchise with professionalism and cooperation in his interactions with the media — is named after the longtime Charlotte Observer beat writer who passed away in June 2021.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Five days later, Lucescu passed away.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The brothers passed away within weeks of each other in 2024.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The award — given annually to the Hornets player who represents himself and the franchise with professionalism and cooperation in his interactions with the media — is named after the longtime Charlotte Observer beat writer who passed away in June 2021.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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