long illness

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Portugal forward Jota and his brother Andre Silva, tragically died in a car crash last July, while Konate's dad Hamady passed away in January after a long illness.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Jones died March 20 after a long illness, according to an online obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

My long illness damaged my body and worsened my disposition.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende