long illness

Example Sentences

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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

The Canadian actor, Oscar nominated for his “Dances With Wolves” role and featured in “Reservation Dogs,” died at 73 in Toronto after a long illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Tim McCarthy, 64, fulfilled an ambition to compete in the ITV programme and went on to win in a nail-biting episode which was broadcast earlier, a month after his death from a long illness.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The expense of Calvin’s long illness had drained the family funds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock