She had been in America for twenty years prior to her death.
He had stayed strong for several months prior to his death.
He was in ill health for two years prior to his death.
She appeared on stage just one month prior to her death.
She left the act two months prior to his death on October 31, 1926.
Prior to his father's death, he and Pete had close relationship.
He later returned to the practice of law for several years prior to his death.
Just prior to his death the bill had been killed in committee.
Mary had been in good health prior to her death.
Father and daughter developed a relationship in the years prior to his death.