Ever lied about a death in the family?

Deema • nerd
Another discussion on here made me wonder this. Have you ever lied about a death in the family to excuse yourself from an obligation (school, work, wedding, etc.)? 
I'm not trying to be morbid, joking, or hurtful with this topic. I just hear a lot of excuses about grandparents dying near the end of the semester, so I was wondering about the prevalence of these stories being real/false. Please be honest on the poll -- no one will know!
For the comments, tell me if it worked and/or if you were ever asked for proof. Or, share any other thoughts you have about this.

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