heartbroken

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His family said they were heartbroken by the loss and described him as a loving “uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to so many.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

She “was shocked, heartbroken, and felt utterly betrayed,” and was motivated to reexamine and scrutinize archival “Avatar” materials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josh Mauro," the Cardinals said in a statement.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the statement continued.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

And he sounded heartbroken when he said, “You don’t want to be with me.”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi