I know this may incite, but...

[Link]

Have you ever lost someone close to you, recently? This seems to be the case for me and for other people. The loss of someone is something that has happened in many things, many times over. Both fictional, as well as non-fictional, and plenty have been in fantasy lore.

[Lady Vulpix]

My grandmother on my father's side, in March. Is that recent enough to count?

[The_Missing_Link]

My great uncle died in early July. I hadn't seen him as much in recent years as opposed to when I was a kid but I've only had positive experiences being around him. He was a good person and was loved by everyone who knew him

Damn, now I'm getting choked up

[Magmar]

I lost my grandfather on July 3, two days before my birthday..