Grove of the Gourd Dwarf

thirty-six causes of death

11 Overworked salaryman.

Rail suicide.

12 Charismatic carny.

Murdered over another man's wife.

13 Recent widow.

Died in her sleep.

14 Aspiring Pop-Star.

Car accident.

15 Masked wrestler.

Accidental overdose, pain killers.

16 Failed CEO.

Auto-erotic asphyxiation.

21 Former drug dealer.

Drive by.

22 Cop.

Domestic violence. Killed by their partner acting in self-defense.

23 Assassin.

Assassinated.

24 Washed-up boxer.

Died in the ring.

25 Mountain Rescue Specialist.

Self-sacrifice. Felled by a bear.

26 Lonesome NEET.

Starved. Forgotten.

31 Bitchy barista.

Hid her cancer.

32 Grumpy garbageman.

Heart of gold. Heart attack.

33 Surly sailor.

Drunk. Fell overboard and froze to death.

34 Hotshot surgeon.

Cocaine overdose.

35 Determined escort.

Rollerblading accident.

36 Serial killer.

Stabbed in prison.

41 Stoner pizzaman.

Impaired driving death.

42 Reckless rodeo clown.

Gored by a bull.

43 Resourceful repairman.

Crushed by an A/C unit.

44 Recovering alcoholic.

Liver disease.

45 Intrepid astronaut.

Drifted into the cosmos during a failed space walk.

46 Cautious mafioso.

Stroke.

51 Tragic truck driver.

Asleep at the wheel. Drove off a bridge to avoid a pedestrian.

52 Enthusiastic assistant.

Elevator accident.

53 Soldier of sorrow.

Landmine.

54 Soldier of glory.

Landmine.

55 Soldier of greed.

Landmine.

56 Anxious doctor.

Plane crash.

61 Stay-at-home dad.

Drowned saving family dog.

62 Rugged nature photographer.

Exposure to cold.

63 Erudite librarian.

Anaphylaxis.

64 Severe karate master.

Lung cancer.

65 Soothing phlebotomist.

Diabetes.

66 Bright-eyed college kid.

Accidental death during a hazing.