NYT has obits written on notable people well ahead of time. For example, I'm sure they have one Warren Buffet and Bill Gates and will just update them periodically. They do a good job with them.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo
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