long illness
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Messi's father Jorge passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina last week at the age of 68 after a long illness.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Former bandmates have paid tribute to Showaddywaddy guitarist Trevor Oakes, who has died following a long illness.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
Anna de Peyster, a writer, philanthropist and a former wife of Rupert Murdoch, has died following a long illness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Moyers’ son William told the Associated Press his father died at Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital after a long illness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
The expense of Calvin’s long illness had drained the family funds.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
