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Death is a final state of (non-)being, in which a Sim, pet or creature that was previously alive ceases to be alive. Death comes in many forms and diverse causes such as old age (brought on by reaching the end of the elder life stage), accident, player neglect, or a conscious action by the player.

Death is closely associated with the Grim Reaper, who comes to collect the souls of departed Sims and other creatures. Living Sims can sometimes plead with the Grim Reaper to spare a Sim from death, the success of which varies depending on the relationship between the two Sims (though there is always a chance that it will fail regardless of the relationship level).

In real life, death is a permanent and irreversible condition. In The Sims series, however, there are multiple methods to prevent death or to bring back those who have died. Dead Sims and some other life states take the form of ghosts; in some games in the series, these ghosts can be interacted with. There are several methods, both legitimate and illegitimate (cheating), to return ghost Sims to their corporeal form.