natural death

noun

1. death that occurs from natural causes, as disease or old age, rather than from violence or an accident.

Word History and Origins

Origin of natural death¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner announced in January 2019 that she died a natural death due to lobar pneumonia — despite conspiracy theories that were shut down by her children.

From Los Angeles Times

After first defying the threat, defections from and retirements by members of the conservative majority on the court ultimately allowed the “court packing” plan to die a natural death.

From Slate

“In the face of promotion of abortion in recent months, the march will be a rare occasion to show our support for the protection of human life from conception to natural death,” a federation of anti-abortion movements said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The medical examiner concluded it was a natural death caused by heart problems.

From Seattle Times

"She was a terrorist, bomber and murderer. Thinking of all of her victims, who weren't afforded the natural death that she was," said Ms Travers.

From BBC