In other words, how were family and close friends affected by this person's death?

He was much affected by his mother's death in late April 1943.

His death did not affect the release of the game.

The death of their younger sister had affected them very little.

He was much affected by her death, shortly before his own.

His father's death greatly affected King, and he lost interest in school.

The death of his brother John, in 1805, affected him strongly.

His brother's death affected him deeply, for the two had been very close.

At that moment, he didn't care how their deaths might affect his own future or lack of one.

It was unclear how his death would affect the production.