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According to his publicist, he is survived by his long-time partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, two brothers and "numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews".

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Members of his family - including great-nephews Jim Coltman and Gordon Gilfeather from Hawick - have travelled for the burial at the Loos British Cemetery in France.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2023

One of her great-nephews, Mr. Marvel, lives on the fourth floor, helping manage the building for his family.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

He took his last breath when he was only 16 years older than you are now, my great-nephews, and 15 and 14 years older than you, my great-nieces.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2022

Jan. 25, 1831.—I am glad to hear so good an account of my two little great-nephews, but I should be still more glad to see them.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.