His brother George said: "Bob's death shattered me and was the most traumatic event in my life."

The soundless death coming from the "nowhere" always shattered the guerrilla morale.

His death shattered my faith in the government in ways that the Cultural Revolution never did.

His brother's death shattered Merritt but also inspired him to begin running.

His death quite literally shattered the Prince and for a time he lost all sense of purpose.

The sudden death of Lambert shattered the hopes which this alliance seemed to promise.

The unexpected death of his son had shattered him.

The kid's death had shattered her, and she wasn't over it yet.

They said their daughter's death had shattered not only their family, but also their optimism.

The death of such a popular, friendly girl, with her adult life just beginning, shattered her family.