'He has dies for 3 years' vs. 'He has been dead for 3 years'?

[Nessie]

Hi,
This is a question which I can't remember whether I've asked before, so please excuse me if I have. (I can't find any result for it when searching).

Which is correct: 'He has dies for 3 years' vs. 'He has been dead for 3 years'.

Many thanks,
Nessie.
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[Alan]

Hi Nessie,

Two possibilities:

He died 3 years ago

He has been dead for 3 years.

Remember that the past participle of 'die' is 'died' and so you can't say:X He has dies.X

Alan
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[Nessie]

Thank you very much, Alan, and sorry for the typo :P
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:(... something we never have again, I know... I guess I really really know.. :(

Sorry seems to be the hardest word...