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[[File:Tombstone.png|left|48px]] '''Death''' is the permanent state of existence in which a previously living [[Sim]], [[pet]], or other [[Life state|creature]] ceases to live. Causes of death range from natural causes (brought on by reaching the end of the [[elder]] [[life stage]]), accidents, player neglect, or through the deliberate player choice(s). While most causes of death are realistic, there are a few fictional causes of death as well.

==Grim Reaper ==

Starting with ''[[The SimSims: Livin' Large]]'', Sims that hashave died isare visited by the anthropomorphic personification of death in the form of the [[Grim Reaper]]. However, the Grim Reaper does not come if a Sim dies in a [[Skydiving Simulator]] in ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', if a [[Magic (The Sims: Makin' Magic)#Spells|Toadified]] Sim is eaten by a [[dragon]] in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'', and if a Sim is eaten by the [[Cowplant]] in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]''. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'', the Grim Reaper plays a cameo depending on the method of death and the [[aspiration level]] {{Vgversion|TS2}} of the Sim in question.

In ''The Sims Livin' Large'', ''The Sims 2'', and ''The Sims 4'', a living Sim who is on the [[lot]] can plead with the Grim Reaper, asking him not to take the newly deceased Sim. The chances of success are determined by the [[relationship]] of the pleading Sim with the newly deceased, and pure chance. In ''The Sims'', the Grim Reaper may be in a bad [[mood]], and bring the deceased Sim back as a [[zombie]]. In ''The Sims'' and ''The Sims 2'', it is not possible to plead for a Sim who has died of old age. Also, it may not be possible to plead for a drowned Sim, as living Sims will not be able to get to the Grim Reaper if he is out in the water. However, if ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' is installed, an infallibly good [[witch]] or warlock with 9 or more magic skill can use the [[Spells (The Sims 2: Apartment Life)#"Good" spells|spell]] "Expello Mortis", which will reach further out, though it will not be able to reach the middle of a very large [[swimming pool|pool]]. Also, in ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'', Sims who have summoned a [[genie]] and successfully [[Genie#Wishes 2|wished]] for the power to cheat death can plead for their own lives even if they are in the middle of a pool or have died of old age. In ''The Sims 4'', Sims cannot plead for the dead Sim's life before the actual reaping begins.

In ''The Sims 2'', a deceased Sim's closest friends and [[family relationships|family members]] will inherit a small amount of [[money]] through life insurance. If a Sim is [[married]] or joined at the time of their death, any [[community lot]]s or vacation homes owned are inherited by their spouse. In ''The Sims 4'', no such monetary inheritance takes place, although items in a deceased Sim's [[inventory]] will be transferred to their offspring who live in the same lot. All Sims who witnessed the death, including those not particularly close to the deceased Sim, will receive a very [[sad]] moodlet for 48 hours (though [[household]] members who were not in the same room as the deceased Sim at the time of death will not be affected). Sims who witnessed the death of an enemy will receive a [[happy]] moodlet.{{vgversion|TS4}}

*In ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', a Sim can go to [[Old Town]] and ask [[Miss Lucille]] to revive a [[zombie]] family member (human or pet) as a zombie; however, unlike Grim Reaper she cannot perfectly resurrect dead ones.

*In ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'', a Sim can be revived with a [[Genie#The Sims 2|genie]] and [[Genie's lamp|his lamp]], but if the wish fails, the Sim will be resurrected as a zombie. {{confirm|The chances of this happening are higher if the wish is made on the same day that the Sim died}}

*In ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'', if a [[cat]] or [[dog]] is around when the Grim Reaper is reaping a Sim's soul, there's is a 35% chance theypets will harass the Grim Reaper and bring the Simthem back to life, and an additional +10% chance if they have [[aggressive]], [[loyal]], or [[Brave (pet)|brave]] traits; or -10% if they have [[clueless]], [[lazy]], [[nervous]], or [[skittish]] traits. You have to be at least best friends with your pet to do this, A pet cannot save the same Sim from death more than once.

*Trapping a Sim in a room, then by some means starting a [[fire]] in that room. This doesn’t work on a [[Genie]], [[Simbot]] and sometimes children of a [[Firefighter (NPC)]] or Genie, since they’ll have the ‘Immune to Fire’ [[Hidden trait]]. Sims can also be given this Hidden trait using mods.

*Having a Sim with no or low mechanical skill repairing a flat screen [[TVtelevision]] will instantly kill the Sim.{{Vgversion|TS}}

*Making a Sim [[playful]], then having him/her drink a happy potion from the rewards store, can lead to death by laughter almost instantly.{{Vgversion|TS4}}

*''[[Shock|Electrocution]]'': If a Sim uses electrical items while standing in a puddle, or has low [[mechanical]] skill and tries to repair broken electric items, they may die of electrocution.

*''[[Shock|Electrocution]]'': If Sims have low [[mechanical]] skill and try to repair broken electrical items, they might be electrocuted and die if their needs drop too low. Sims who are teens and older can die in this way.

*''[[Satellite]]'': While Sims are watching clouds (daytime) or stargazing without the [[telescope]] (nighttime), there is a very remote chance that a satellite will fall on them. The satellite can be sold in buy mode, but it devalues quickly. Sims who are teenchildren and older can die in this way, as can [[Servo]]s.

*''[[Shock|Electrocution]]'': When a Sim tries to repair an object while standing in a puddle or with a low repair skill they have a chance of being electrocuted.

Sims cannot die in ''The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)''. They will pass out when losing all their sanity, and recover in the Manager's Suite. They lose their sanity by having a low hunger or hygiene need{{fact}}. They can also lose sanity by performing poorly received actions in a social interaction, however this does not cause a Sim to pass out. This is the same with ''The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS)''.

*''[[Fire]]'': If a Sim is on fire for one hour, then they will die (Sims with the [[daredevil]] trait or the hidden [[Hidden trait#Pyromaniac|pyromaniac]] trait take three hours to die; those with the hidden [[Hidden trait|Immune to Fire]] trait will not die). There are various causes of fire, listed in [[Fire#How fires start|fire]].

*''[[Shock|Electrocution]]'': Happens if a Sim gets electrocuted and receives the "Singed" moodlet, and then tries to fix another electrical object. A Sim can get electrocuted if their [[handiness]] skill is too low, or if they are standing in a puddle while repairing an object.

*''[[Death by Old Age|Old Age]]'': The Sim reaches the end of the elder stage and dies. [[SimBot]]s can also die from this cause and they will receive a different gravestone plaque.[[File:Sim 00 00 00-00 00 30.gif|thumb|A Sim died from Transmutation's spirit being reaped by Grim Reaper.]]

*''[[Meteor]]'': If a Sim is standing outside, there is an extremely small chance to get a note saying that it has suddenly gotten dark. A meteor shower is a rare in-game event that can occur in any world. If the Sim doesn't move the meteor will crush the Sim, ending their life. This is more likely to happen while using a [[telescope]], raising the chance a bit. Sims near the impact may catch fire, and windows and furniture of the Sim's house may be damaged from the impact if it struck their home lot. If Sims are standing too close to the fire, they may be burned and also die at the same time, but then by fire. With ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons|Seasons]]'', aliens are able to summon meteors and it is much easier to kill other Sims. This is the only other type of death besides old age that could also kill pets if they’re not careful.

*''[[Death by Thirst|Thirst]]'': If a vampire's thirst need depletes completely, theyit will die of thirst by turning into ash.

*''[[Human Statue]] (Death)'': When a [[Magician (career)|magician]] who performs the Buried Alive trick from the [[Box of Danger]] fails the trick, there's a chance they will die. The trick is unlocked at level 7 of Magician career. Losers who fail this trick and die will not be resurrected despite their trait's ability to escape most other deaths.

*''[[Watery Grave]]'': When a [[Magician (career)|magician]] who performs the Watery Grave trick from the [[Box of Danger]] fails the trick, there's a chance they will die. The trick is unlocked at level 9 of Magician career. Although both deaths (Watery Grave and Drowning) seem to be similar, they're treated as distinct deaths in the game. As of patch 1.50, the ghosts for boths deaths have changed: Drowning is light blue, and Watery Grave is darker blue.

* ''[[Haunting Curse]]'': [[Witch]]es with at least a level five of Spellcasting (hidden skill) can die if their attempted Haunting Curse spell fails and backfires on them, causing them to die of hunger. This can be prevented by buying the "Magic Hands" [[lifetime reward]]; they will not lose this reward even if they are cured from being a witch.

*''[[Transmutation]]'': A Sim who uses The [[Philosopher's Stone]] may have a chance that they fail and turning them into a gold statue when transmuting other objects into gold bullion. If so, they will pose while turning into gold and die. The gold statue of their expression at the time of death willcan remainbe ankept objector sold for Sims to keep[[§]]50,000 or sell§62,500 forif aroundyou’re 50.000 [[Simoleons]]lucky.

*''[[Freezing (Hypothermia)]]'': Frostbitten Sims can get frozen and collapse to the ground if they stay outside too long in an extremely cold [[temperature]]. If they're not thawed within 3 hours or get starved, they'll freeze to death. This will happen more quickly if the Sim's hunger bar is low.

*''Ranting'': If a Sim is ranting about death using the [["Me Too!" Megaphone|megaphone]], there's is a chance Simsthat they will getdie. a warning from theThe [[Grim Reaper]] whenwill theyresurrect them with a stern warning not to rant about deathhim again, and they will diegive bythem starvation.the They"There willand getBack aAgain" moodlet, that willwhich lastlasts for 12 hours. If theythe rantSim rants about death again before thisthe moodlet expires, the Simthey will die and stay deadindefinitely.

*''Running out of Air'': While [[scuba diving|scuba-diving]], Sims can run out of air if they stay [[Diving area|underwater]] for too long or get starved, which can cause them to die. This can be prevented by purchasing the "Steel Lungs" [[lifetime reward]]. [[Mermaid]]s cannot die this way.

*''Dehydration'': If a [[mermaid]] is left without fulfilling their hydrationHydration need, they will pass out. Other Sims can splash water on the mermaid to re-hydrate them. Otherwise, if they are left without being splashed, they will die of dehydration.

*''[[Time anomaly|Time Anomaly]]'': When Sims travel through time, there's a chance they will catch "Time Paradox Sickness" moodlet, that will last for 4 hours. If it's left untreated, it will turn into "Blinking In and Out of Existence", and then "Do I Even Exist?" moodlets, that will last for 1 day each. When the moodlet expires, Sims will die of time anomaly, which means fading out of existence.<ref group="n">When Sims die of time anomaly outside Oasis Landing, they will get a futuristic holographic gravestone.</ref> Descendants can also die with this way if the future is altered in the present. Their [[gravestone]]s can be retrieved at a [[mausoleum]]. This can be prevented by going to the [[Hospital]] to cure Time Anomaly or by buying the Portal Immunity [[Lifetime reward]] for 5000 Lifetime happiness, which grants permanent immunity to time anomaly.

*''[[WooHoo]]'': When a Sim WooHoos with somebody, there is a chance that player will receive a dialog box saying "Your sim has been woohoo-ed to death" and the Sim dies. This is similar to death by overexertion in ''The Sims 4''.

*''[[Dueling (The Sims Medieval)|Dueling]]'': Knights, Monarchs, and Spies have the option to duel to the death (as opposed to merely dueling to a knockout or surrender). The loser of such a duel will die. The victim will react to the killing blow, then fall on their back and die with their arms by their sides.

*''[[Starvation]]'': If the "Ravenous" moodlet expires, the Sim dies of starvation. Children, toddlers, pregnant Sims, vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and, skeletons{{Vgversion|TS4:JA}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way. Children and toddlers will be taken away if their hunger bar is low. Pregnant Sims and ghosts will produce an energy bar that replenishes a little of their hunger need once it reaches zero. Mermaids living in [[Sulani]] will die near the ocean.

*''[[Fire]]'': If a fire starts, Sims can catch fire if they are too close to the flames. If they are not extinguished in time, they will die. Skeletons{{Vgversion|TS4:JA}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way, although they can still catch on fire.{{Vgversion|TS4:JA}}

*''[[Old Age]]'': A Sim who reaches the end of the Elder life stage will die when their time is up. Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way. Sims who have [[Immortality]] trait are also immune to this death.{{Vgversion|TS4:VROM}}

*''[[wikipedia:Death from laughter|Hysteria]]'': Sims who get the [[Playful (emotion)|hysterical]] emotion andwill continueeventually, laughingif willnot calmed down, begin wheezing from laughing and run out of breath. Vampires cannot die this way.,{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} Servos,{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} as well as teens and younger cannot die this way

*''Mortification'': Sims who get the [[Embarrassed#Dying From Embarrassment|mortified]] emotion andfor are caught ina anlittle embarrassing momentwhile will curl up into a ball from embarrassment and die on the spot. Vampires cannot die this way.,{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} Servos,{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} as well as teens and younger cannot die this way

*''Cardiac Explosion (Rage)'': Sims who get the [[Angry|enraged]] emotion and arecontinue angeredto againbe angry for a while will die when they start stomping around and suddenly clutch their chest before dropping dead. Vampires,{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} Servos,{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} as well as teens and younger cannot die this way. Also, celebrities who have Emotion Bomb quirk while enraged cannot die this way.{{Vgversion|TS4:VGF}}

*''[[Shock|Electrocution]]'': When fixing an electronic object, there is a small chance the Sim will get electrocuted, and it will give the Sim a "Seriously Fried" moodlet, making them [[dazed]]. If the Sim tries to fix another electronic with the moodlet, they will die. children and toddlers cannot die this way unless with a mod.

*''Overexertion'': If an elder is forced to work out or WooHoo with the "Dangerously Tired" moodlet, they will die. VampiresSims cannotwho contribute knowledge at a Research Archive Machine too many times will also die thisof wayoverexertion.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way.

*''[[Cowplant]]'': If a Cowplant is not fed for a period of time, it will pull out a slice of cake to lure Sims in. If a Sim tries to grab the cake, they will be eaten by the Cowplant and will be spat out, receiving a negative moodlet. If the Sim tries to grab the cake again with the moodlet, they will be devoured and die. Servos who will die this way will be culled from the game, and the Grim Reaper will not come for them.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}}

*''[[Drowning]]'': If a Sim runs out of energy while in a swimming pool and is unable to get out, or jumps into a fish pond full of hungry fish,{{Vgversion|TS4:GF}} they will drown. Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and skeletons{{Vgversion|TS4:JA}} (only in pools) cannot die this way due to not having an energy need. There is also a small chance of getting pulled under and drowned while in the ocean.{{Vgversion|TS4:IL}} Sims with the [[child of the ocean]] trait or the master of the sea ([[Conservationist|marine biologist]]) reward cannot die this way. Mermaids cannot drown regardless. Servos will be forced to get out of the water and be broken down if their durability need is depleted.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} Toddlers cannot die this way as they cannot swim.

*''Steam'': If a Sim uses a [[sauna]] with the "Superfluous StreamingSteaming" moodlet, they will die.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/the-sims-4-spa-day-game-guide/#Death Sims 4 Spa Day Game Guide#Death]. ''[[SimsVIP]]''.</ref> Vampires cannot die this way.,{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} Servos,{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} as well as toddlers cannot die this way because the latter cannot go to a sauna.

==== [[The Sims 4: City Living]] ====

*''Low-Quality Puffer Fish'': If a Sim eats a pufferfish nigiri, there is a chance that the Sim will be poisoned and choke to death. The chance of death is increased the lower the quality of the dish is and is further increased if the Sim is in a bad mood. Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} cannotand die this way,Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:VDU}} cannot die this way, because the latter do not eat, and excellent quality pufferfish is completely safe. Mermaids{{Vgversion|TS4:IL}} are also immune to this death.

==== [[The Sims 4: Vampires]] ====

*''[[Sunlight]]'': Vampire Sims will die of sunlight due to prolonged exposure to the sun. [[Sylvan Glade]], [[Forgotten Grotto]], [[Sixam]], and [[SixamThe Magic Realm]]{{Vgversion|TS4:ROM}} do not experience sunlight, therefore vampires cannot die of exposure in these areas. Furthermore, nighttime lasts slightly longer in Forgotten Hollow, as well as Windenburg (though those regions still experience sunlight). Obtaining Sunlight Resistance level 3 confers immunity to this death.

*''[[Old Age]]'': (Pets only) Pets can die from old age when they reach the end of their elder life stage.

*''Poison'': Sims struck by a poisoned dart while adventuring will die if they don't find an antidote in time. Servos cannot die this way.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} Causes of poison are

*''Rabid Rodent Fever'': Sims with a low relationship with their pet rodent have a chance of getting bitten by them, causing them to contract a disease (if the cage is dirty). The Sim will die if they don't get the antidote in time. Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} and Sims with the sickness resistance reward trait from the [[Medicine#The Sims 4|doctor]] career{{Vgversion|TS4:GTW}} cannot die this way.

*''Freezing'': Significant exposure to low temperatures can cause Sims to freeze up and die. Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way.

*''Overheating'': Significant exposure to high temperatures can cause Sims to heat up and die. Vampires{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and Servos{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}} cannot die this way.<ref group="n">Death by overheating uses the same animation as death by steam from ''Spa Day''.{{Vgversion|TS4}}</ref>

*''[[Lightning:]]'': Being struck by lightning too many times can cause Sims to die by lightning. Can be prevented by buying the Storm Chaser reward. Children and toddlers cannot die this way as they cannot get struck by lightning. Servos cannot die regardless.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}}

*''Mother Plant'': Sims who arefailed at fighting against the Mother Plant at the end of StrangerVille's story have a chance tomay be devoured and killed by it. Servos cannot die this way.{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}}

*''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is the only [[Content pack|expansion pack]] for ''The Sims 3'' that did not introduce any new type of death.

*In ''The Sims 4'', the player's Sims wouldwill receive consolation text messages even if a dying Sim is resurrected through pleading, if the Sim had previouslyhas received the "Mourning" moodlet during the death.

*In ''The Sims 4: Vampires'', vampires are immune to a total of 12 deaths by default: old age, hunger, drowning (including ponds), overexertion, emotional deaths, steam, low-quality puffer fish, flower scent, freezing and overheating. Vampires also have access to the "Sunlight Immunity" perk, effectively making them immune to 13 deaths in total when leveled up to final level. If they also reach the top level of the doctor career, they'll become immune to Rabid Rodent Fever and are immune to 14 deaths in total.

*[[Game Guide:Killing Sims (The Sims)]]