My best friend passed away at age 45.

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My best friend passed away at age 45.

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Dear Alan,

My best friend passed away at age 45.

Should it be "the age of 45" instead?

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Re: My best friend passed away at age 45.

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The first is AmE, the second more common in BrE.
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