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the old woman passed away quietly
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The show was executive produced by Lear (passed away in 2023 at the age of 101) and produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series.
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
The Portland, Maine, native passed away unexpectedly in late 2024, due to complications from lung cancer at age 87.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
Hirsch, a Los Angeles businessman and avid motorcycle collector, passed away last year.
—David Knutson, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
As Ken’s prepared to celebrate its 60th anniversary last year, its founder passed away.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
The Portland, Maine, native passed away unexpectedly in late 2024, due to complications from lung cancer at age 87.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
Hirsch, a Los Angeles businessman and avid motorcycle collector, passed away last year.
—David Knutson, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
As Ken’s prepared to celebrate its 60th anniversary last year, its founder passed away.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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