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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.
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==Grim Reaper==
{{Main|Grim Reaper}}
[[File:Grim reaper with dog.jpg|thumb|right|A dog dies in ''The Sims 2''.]]
Starting with ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]'', Sims that have died are 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.
Unlike most legends of the Grim Reaper, he seems to be a kind being in [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]]. His personality is perhaps a reference to the personified [[Wikipedia:Death (Discworld)|Death character]] in Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" novels. His nice side shows when a Sim with a gold or platinum aspiration bar [[Death by old age|dies of old age]], during the animation of a pet's death, or resurrecting kids with the Resurrect-O-Nomitron.
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 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: Pets]]'', the Grim Reaper plays a different animation for pets that die.
In ''The Sims 3'', Sims can beg for their own life depending on the [[mood]] they were in when they died.
==Aftermath==
===Gravestones===
{{Main|Gravestone}}
Sims will leave behind a gravestone or an urn after they die. These can be moved around the lot or sold like any other object in [[buy mode]]. In ''The Sims'', the appearance of gravestones is randomized except for [[pet]]s{{Vgversion|TS:U}} and for Sims who are [[Fame (career)|famous]].{{Vgversion|TS:S}} In other games, the gravestone that appears may depend on their [[aspiration level]],{{vgversion|TS2}} the number of [[lifetime happiness]] points,{{vgversion|TS3}} or the [[life state]] they were in.{{vgversion|TS4}}
===Heritages===
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 [[sad]] moodlet (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}}
===Households===
When all Sims die in a household, or there are only [[children]] in the household (as in the case of ''The Sims 2'' and later games), a [[game over]] occurs. In ''The Sims 2'', any orphaned [[babies]], [[toddlers]], or children will be taken away by an on-screen [[social worker]], whereas in ''The Sims 4'', a [[Notification|message]] indicating that the orphaned Sim(s) will be cared for by social services will appear.<ref group="n">In ''The Sims 4'', the event in which the social worker takes away children is labeled a death interaction (specifically, death by neglect).</ref> In addition, when all [[teen]] and older household members die, all [[business]]es owned will be released back to the community (even if the deceased Sim has a living offspring residing somewhere else) and their prospective owners can generally only buy them as unfurnished lots.{{vgversion|TS4}}<ref group="n">In ''Get to Work'', ''Dine Out'' and ''Cats & Dogs'', when the last teen or adult in the household dies, any businesses owned by the household will be released back to the community. Anyone who wants to buy these businesses previously owned by deceased Sims can only buy them unfurnished. This means the new owners need to buy all the furniture, equipment, etc. themselves and hire a different set of staff. To avoid the hassle of furnishing the lot from scratch, the business lot needs to be saved in My Library before the last household member's death. Upon their death, this saved lot can then be placed where the original lot once stood.</ref>
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===Ghosts===
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===The Sims===
*In ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', a Sim can go to [[Old Town]] and ask [[Miss Lucille]] to
===The Sims 2===
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*A patch in ''The Sims 3'' makes it possible for a Sim with high [[logic]] skill to play [[chess]] for the dead Sim's life.<ref group="n">This may be a reference to the film ''[[Wikipedia:The Seventh Seal|The Seventh Seal]]''</ref> Since chess is a [[hidden skills|hidden secret skill]], that Sim's chances of winning are higher the more practice they have. This only works if the death was accidental; it will not help Sims who died of old age.
*The [[Grim Reaper]] will not take the lives of Sims with the [[unlucky]] trait if they died prematurely, claiming that their demise was too amusing and predictable. Sims with this [[trait]] can only die from old age, and if they have the Immortal [[lifetime reward]] or drank the Age Freeze potion, they become completely [[Immortality|immortal]], as they cannot die in any way.
*By cooking [[Ambrosia]], a [[ghost]] [[Sim]] can be brought back to life once they eat it.
*In ''The Sims 3'', an [[opportunity]] named 'Oh My Ghost!' sometimes pops up when 2 or more Sims have died of any reason. The Sim with the two graves in their [[inventory]] receives the opportunity and can only let 1 ghost return from the [[Netherworld]]. The selected ghost will be ready to play as and can return to Netherworld whenever they like. The Sim who completed the opportunity can revive any ghosts with a price afterwards.
*In ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', if a ghost travels to the past by using the [[time machine]], they may be alive again.
*In ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'', if a [[cat]] or [[dog]] is around when the Grim Reaper is reaping a Sim's soul, there's a 35% chance they will harass the Grim Reaper and bring the Sim back to life.
*In ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]'', a Sim or pet can be resurrected by making a wish to a [[Genie#The Sims 3|genie]].
*In ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', a [[witch]] can cast the reanimation ritual to bring them back as a zombie. As well, a witch can use the Sunlight Charm on said zombie to remove the zombification curse, bringing them back as a normal Sim.
*In ''[[The Sims 3 (console)|The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3 Pets (console)|The Sims 3 Pets]]'' for console, players can resurrect a ghost with the '''Divine Intervention''' [[karma power]].
*In [[The Sims 3 Pets (console)|''The Sims 3 Pets'' for console]], if a Sim dies from an accident (or from a karma power such as getting hit with a meteor strike) their dog can harass the Grim Reaper and resurrect the dead Sim. Upon revival, the dog will lick the Sim and they will go and play. This only works if the dog was around when the death occurred.{{clarify}}
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*In ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'', [[Spellcaster|spellcasters]] can cast the Dedeathify spell to resurrect ghost Sims.
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Players can utilize various cheats, objects, or game features to intentionally kill a Sim. This may be done for multiple reasons. Methods include:
*Using [[Rodney's Death Creator]] to kill Sims in various ways.{{vgversion|TS2}}
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*Using [[testingcheatsenabled]], Sims can be forcefully given the [[I Am Dead Token]].{{Vgversion|TS2}}
*Continuing to force an elderly Sim to workout or [[WooHoo]] until the "Dangerously Tired" moodlet appears. This will result in death if they keep working out or WooHooing under this moodlet.{{vgversion|TS4}}
*Making a Sim [[playful]], then having him/her drink a happy potion from the rewards store, can lead to death by laughter almost
==Exceptions==
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*Sims cannot drown while swimming in an ocean, even within the boundaries of a lot.
*Meteors cannot crash in areas outside of lots.
*Sims cannot die of time anomaly while scuba diving.
*PREGNANT SIMS CAN DIE ITS A LIE ost deaths, though they may still receive negative moodlets.▼
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==Types of deaths==▼
▲==Types of deaths==
Sims can be killed in a variety of ways which vary by game version. These include death by fire, shock, starvation, flies, being eaten by the cow plant and being scared to death.
===[[The Sims]]===
*''[[Starvation]]'': If a Sim or [[pet]]'s hunger bar depletes completely, they will starve. If a Sim with low hunger is scared by a ghost, they are also at risk of starving to death.
*''[[Drowning]]'': If a Sim uses a [[swimming pool]] for too long, they might drown. Swimming with low energy increases the chances of this occurring, but it can happen at random. The pool ladder can be sold once a Sim is in the pool, and eventually they will drown because they can't get out.[[File:Firework launcher and rugs.jpg|thumb|A soon-to-be-dead Sim.]]
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