Learn English – Term for “her husband” when she is dead

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If a woman dies, and was married at the time of death and the husband is still alive, how would one refer to her husband? I dont think he would now be called her ex-husband? And obviously not her late husband either. Is he still just "her husband"? For example, in these phrases:

  • her husband was worried about her health
  • her husband is distraught

Edit: addressed issues raised

Best Answer

You're asking for Widower:

Widower: a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried