Death often seems to take us unawares. Even when we make it to old age! Why is t

Death often seems to take us unawares. Even when we make it to old age! Why is this? Do you think Stoicism has anything to contribute to our modern understanding of death and dying? Why or why not? (Keep in mind, I am not asking you if Stoicism has made a contribution to our modern understanding of death and dying, but rather if it can make a contribution).