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?