Died three years prior to the beginning of the series.

Their father, who died prior to 1910, was from Germany.

His wife died a few months prior to the events of the story.

But since he died prior to its publication it was decided to use his name.

He died just a few days prior to the show being taped.

His wife has died a few years prior to him.

So, person 1 (the blue guy) actually died prior to the second picture being taken.

The child died just three days prior to his first birthday, on August 18, 1904.

Their parents died in a tragic fire three years prior to the beginning of the film.

He died on September 27, 2011, one day prior to his 78th birthday.