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They had influenza and MRSA and developed pneumonia. It would be news if they survived.

Because it's the second [1] Boeing whistleblower that died within 2 months. The chance to die from all causes at the age of 45 is 0.41% [2]. The first whistleblower died at 62. The chance to die from all causes is 1.6% at this age.

1. https://archive.ph/2024.03.13-031502/https://www.seattletime...

2. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/STATS/table4c6.html

Now what are the chances that both died? If independent, very tiny. 1.6% * 0.41% = 0.00656%.

I think your initial percents are cumulative, but seem low, or annual, but seem on the higher side. Wasn't sure.

The chance of both them dying with an ongoing investigation, if not beset by medical issues (like this person) is pretty low.

Let's be real- it's here because it fuels speculation and conspiracy.

"Let's " is that an imperative now?

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