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Yes, of course it will die. The cause of death will probably not be from its long shaggy coat, though.

If a domestic sheep is left un-shorn, the wool becomes matted with its droppings and burrs. Both can irritate the skin and lead to infected or infested lesions under the matted wool. The animal could die from that.

Wild sheep, not having been bred to produce wool, are less likely to suffer from the matted wool problem--but they will still die...usually from being eaten by a predator.

The sheep may not die. Many sheep that have missed the muster for shearing have survived for years. The fleece will get very heavy and may be more prone to fly strike.

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