obituary

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Most of my friends have never had to write an obituary, or file a life insurance claim, or deal with probate court.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“My co-writer Tara told her co-worker about the Oscar nomination, and his reaction was, ‘Wow, this will be in your obituary.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Gunn died Monday at his Toronto home following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, according to an obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"Linda was deeply family-oriented and treasured time spent making memories, especially on family vacations with her daughter and granddaughter," the obituary said.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The next morning Mrs. Vinyl’s obituary ran in the paper.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos