We don't believe the gold particles contributed to their death.

Or contributed to his death, which would probably be more accurate.

The illness contributed to his death at the age of 82.

City officials said they are investigating whether the work she did might have contributed to her death.

He had a serious fall in 1890, which contributed to his early death.

But it did find that serious problems in the way the hospital delivered health care may well have contributed to the young woman's death.

Both items of equipment, the lawyers said, contributed to his death.

Still, she said, "There's not a doubt in my mind that the press contributed to his death."

I'm sure the fact of moving to the home contributed to his death.

If any of them had contributed to David's death he would discover it in due time.