used to / would/ simple past

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Hi,

Let's assume that one of my friends named Jessica was died last year.

-She was so hardworking. She used to/would work hard for hours.

Or

-She was so lazy. She didn't use to like working.

My question is can we use 'used to / would' for the people who are dead now, or must we use simple past instead of that?

Thank you...
 

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Hi,

Let's assume that one of my friends named Jessica was died last year.

-She was so hardworking. She used to/would work hard for hours. Either one for past habit or routine.

Or

-She was so lazy. She didn't use to like working. OK.

My question is can we use 'used to / would' for the people who are dead now, or must we use simple past instead of that?

Thank you...

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Let's assume that one of my friends named Jessica [strike]was[/strike] died last year.
 

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'She never liked working.' will do just fine aswell IMO.
 

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My question is can we use 'used to / would' for the people who are dead now, or must we use simple past instead of that?

Thank you...
Yes, you can use "used to / would" for dead people, the same way as you use it for living people.
 
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