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To ask what age you would say is no longer dying young

383 replies

Whyohwhy88 · 01/01/2026 19:35

Although hard still I feel from 80 onwards it’s expected

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RedPurpleyBlue · 01/01/2026 19:41

I had a relative pass recently at the age of 66 and that felt very young.

I would say 75+

HelpMebeok · 01/01/2026 19:40

My dad died at 64 and that felt very young. I would say 80+.

Hagnumber4 · 01/01/2026 19:39

Id say 75

Grumblies · 01/01/2026 19:39

I'd say 80+

Youdontseehow · 01/01/2026 19:38

80 plus.

when prince Philip died, one of my DD’s friends posted “gone too soon” on her social media about it and she wasn’t being sarky!

Chasingsquirrels · 01/01/2026 19:38

Gut says 70.

But 65+ isn't "young"

WouldYouRetire · 01/01/2026 19:38

80+

Wolfpa · 01/01/2026 19:36

75