if someone we are speaking about is dead do we say 'his name is xyz' or 'his name was xyz' - English - Pronouns

Question

if someone we are speaking about is dead do we say 'his name is
xyz' or 'his name was xyz' ?

Bharath Kappet · Accepted Answer

Dear student

Whilst speaking of the dead, we use the tense form 'was' because
the person has ceased to exist

For example: Here lies a gentle soul, he was a beloved brother and
son

Regards

if someone we are speaking about is dead do we say 'his name is xyz' or 'his name was xyz' ?