We know that he wouldn't have wanted his death to be a distraction.
Do you think I want your death on my conscience?
The old man didn't appear to want his death, particularly; he could have had that at any time.
Do you think I want your death at my door?
"We really don't want her death to be in vain."
"I want my son's death to make a difference," she said.
She wanted Laura's death to be a wedding present to her.
But if you want my death, send a champion and I will face him.
"And you wonder why she wants your death from a safe distance."
It may be so, though there is another who wants your death.