Modifies a noun

• demise: Finally Finally, just to allay any worries you may have over the untimely demise of Britney, she isn't dead.

• death: His untimely death saddened all who had the pleasure of being taught by him.

• passing: His untimely passing at the age of 60 made front page news.

• fate: He was Regent of Scotland from the death of King Robert, the Bruce, to the date of his untimely fate.

• departure: The RIB's untimely departure would have stirred memories for Nelson.

• end: He came to an untimely end April 19th 1850 For many years we were not sure of the identity of " Boxer " .