He has passed away vs he passed away

Both "he has passed away" and "he passed away" are correct phrases to use when referring to someone who has died. The choice between the two depends on the context and personal preference. Both are commonly used in English.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 1697 views

He has passed away

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to someone who has died. It is in the present perfect tense.

This phrase is used to convey the recent occurrence of someone's death. It emphasizes the connection between the past event of the person's death and the present moment.

Examples:

I just heard that he has passed away.
She has passed away peacefully in her sleep.

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Apr 9, 2018 ... He has passed away at March 3, 2017. He had passed away at March 3, 2017. I'm conflicted between the past tense and past perfect tense here ...
Apr 6, 2021 ... My brothers iPhone and computer are password protected. He has passed away. Is there anyway to get help unlocking these? 3 years ago 119 2.
May 31, 2023 ... He has passed away. Do I need to update the deed so that it shows my name only? When my grandmother died, my mother inherited her house, but ...
Aug 1, 2023 ... 104 likes, 6 comments - dejavuspeaks on August 1, 2023: "Sad News about actor Angus Cloud. He has passed away at age 25.

Alternatives:

he passed away
he is no longer with us
he is no more
he is deceased
he is no longer alive

he passed away

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to refer to someone who has died. It is in the simple past tense.

This phrase is used to describe the past event of someone's death. It is a straightforward way to convey the information without emphasizing the connection to the present moment.

Examples:

He passed away last night.
When did he pass away?

Alternatives:

he has passed away
he is no longer with us
he is no more
he is deceased
he is no longer alive

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