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You would say "...is preceded..." if you note that fact at the person's time of death. "Was preceded" is how the obituary would be worded because it was written after the person's death. Both deaths would have happened in the past.
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What is the definition of preceded in death?
They are talking about the deceased and their relationship to the remaining surviving family members. (e.g.: John was "preceded in death" by his wife Joan.) In the example, Joan preceded John in death.
What child preceded William Shakespeare in death?
Hamnet
What does proceeded in death by mean?
I think you mean "preceded in death" which means "died before" .
What event preceded the Glorious Revolution?
Oliver Cromwell's death
Which preceded shakespeares death?
He probably gave a little cough and then died.
Can headaches lead to death?
Only if preceded by extreme blunt trauma or the headache is from hemorrhaging.
Which one of William Shakespeare's children preceded him in death?
Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet, predeceased him.
Was penicillin used in the black death?
The medieval plague of the black death greatly preceded the discovery of penicillin. No antibiotics, or any other effective treatments, were used to treat the black death.
When was the movie Death Wish 3 released?
The movie 'Death Wish 3', directed by Michael winner, was released on November 1, 1985. This movie starring Charles Bronson was preceded by 'Death Wish 2' and 'Death Wish' and is about a vigilant killer.
Who preceded Fillmore as President?
Zachary Taylor was the President before Fillmore. The death of Taylor in office made Vice-President Fillmore the President.
What is the name of the yell that directly preceded the Wilhelm Scream in the Death Star chasm scene in A New Hope?
The Wilhelm Scream, Take 2
Who preceded Roosevelt?
Herbert Hoover preceded Franklin Roosevelt.
