that's an 8 letter word - skeleton

( The Great Architect, Sun 29 Apr 2007, 21:13, archived)

He died of pneumonia
but at least he used all 9 letters.
( finnbar the occasional acid flashback, Sun 29 Apr 2007, 21:18, archived)

Tsk
from when he was alive. Obviously.

Or Des Lynam.
( in vino veritas, Sun 29 Apr 2007, 21:19, archived)

from when *he* was alive
;)
( Mushroom, Sun 29 Apr 2007, 21:42, archived)