Where did the term 'The Late' come from? (when someone dies)

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Of course they're late but...seems almost rude to call someone late after they die.:icon_conf
 

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I really dont have a clue where "the late" came from.
But everyday i read the newspaper and it says "they passed" or "they left this earth" "they died" always wondered why they just didnt say they died and leave it at that?
 

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