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by IAmBroom 343 days ago
Deaths are not fungible.

My grandma died in her 90s. That was a pity.

My friend committed suicide in his 40s. That was gut-wrenching.

Another friend died unexpectedly of heart issue in his 40s. That was sad.

Some deaths insert periods into sentences; others, ellipses or question marks.