die of
verb
died of; dying of; dies of
: to die because of (something)
My uncle died of cancer.
She died of old age.
They say that he died of a broken heart.
—sometimes used figuratively to say something causes a lot of discomfort, distress, etc.I almost died of embarrassment.
Would you like some water? You must be dying of thirst.
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Jason Collins died of brain cancer on Tuesday, ESPN reported.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Dore took The Chef’s Hut’s reins after her father, Dan, died of pancreatic cancer in 2014.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Hayes died of blunt force injuries after the crash near Northgate Boulevard and Bridgeford Drive, according to the Coroner’s Office.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The legendary singer died of a heart attack on May 14, 1998, at the age of 82.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Dore took The Chef’s Hut’s reins after her father, Dan, died of pancreatic cancer in 2014.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Hayes died of blunt force injuries after the crash near Northgate Boulevard and Bridgeford Drive, according to the Coroner’s Office.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The legendary singer died of a heart attack on May 14, 1998, at the age of 82.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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“Die of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20of. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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