Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows

The document also notes that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease.

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A Zoo in Denmark Wants to Feed Your Pets to Its Predators

A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive lynxes, lions and other carnivores.

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What Happens When Your Therapist Falls Ill or Dies Unexpectedly?

Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.

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Spiritualism, A.I. Griefbots and Why We Still Need to Talk to the Dead

Emotional needs and technology, including A.I.-fueled “griefbots,” have kept us searching for connections to the other side.

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Euthanasia Advocate Who Assisted in Woman’s Suicide Dies in Germany

Dr. Florian Willet had been under investigation in Switzerland after being present when an American woman died using a so-called suicide pod.

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Do Patients Without a Terminal Illness Have the Right to Die?

Paula Ritchie wasn’t dying, but under Canada’s new rules, she qualified for a medically assisted death. Was that kindness or cruelty?

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Five Things to Know About MAID in Canada

Canada’s MAID law, which expanded the right to die to people without a terminal illness, raises ethical and medical dilemmas.

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Robert Jarvik, a Designer of the First Artificial Heart, Dies at 79

He worked with a team at the University of Utah to create a mechanical heart. It was later used in patients awaiting an organ transplant.

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Venice Biennale 2026 Will Realize Koyo Kouoh’s Vision After Her Death

Koyo Kouoh had spent nearly seven months preparing the art event’s main exhibition before she died this month. Her team will complete the work and open the show in May 2026.

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Tell Us: What Questions Do You Have About Death and Dying?

The New York Times wants understand your questions for an upcoming project.

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