There is no perfect phrasing. Simple and direct is best: 'I'm calling with difficult news. [Name] died [yesterday/this morning/today].' Pause and let them respond. You don't need to fill the silence. You don't need to explain everything in the first call. If they want more information, they'll ask. If you are too distressed to speak, it is okay to say so and ask someone else to make the call.

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