Death Cause Speculation

Comments revolve around the recent death of a notable figure, with users speculating and debating the cause, including COVID-19, heart issues, stomach bleeding, or other illnesses.

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Sample Comments

jrs99 Nov 22, 2013 View on HN

It's possible that he died.

100-xyz Apr 24, 2020 View on HN

From the news it looks like he died of disease.

jiggy2011 Sep 11, 2014 View on HN

I think he passed away recently :(

rasz Jan 21, 2022 View on HN

Apparently died of COVID-19, but you cant google that.

truthonlypleass Nov 29, 2020 View on HN

Something isn't adding up about his death

kristopolous Jan 5, 2023 View on HN

He was under 70, any word on cause of death?

chatman Jun 15, 2014 View on HN

He died in February, why is this news now?

VincentEvans Jan 21, 2023 View on HN

I had to google him - he died from it?! WTF!!

qserasera Jul 20, 2019 View on HN

RIP. I'm deeply saddened by this news.How did he die?

aardvark291 Jun 7, 2020 View on HN

Shocking - just a week ago he was posting like nothing was up.I know it's traditional to not talk about the cause of death, but -- was it Coronavirus?