natural death

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of natural death

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

“It was a natural death and there are no injuries, there are no signs of violence,” Univision reported.

From Los Angeles Times

“This was not a natural death. This represents a young man who was killed.”

From Seattle Times

“It might’ve been a person with major diabetes whose blood sugar got out of control. Is that a natural death or was that contributed to by the storms?” she asked.

From Los Angeles Times

But the report says this figure is likely an undercount, as medical examiners don’t investigate the deaths of people hospitalized for more than 24 hours prior to a natural death.

From Seattle Times

The bird had “an unusual wound and injuries” that “pointed to this not being a natural death,” officials added.

From Washington Post