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What is a death certificate?
A death certificate is an official document issued by a government authority, confirming a person's death. It records details like the date, place, and cause of death. In Tim Curry's case, his spokesman referred to a death certificate lodged in Los Angeles County, which officially confirmed coronary artery disease as the cause.
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