Sorry for your loss.
62 is my age. From what I've seen, even among athletic friends, I could drop dead of a massive heart attack at any minute. Same with a stroke. Cancer can kill in weeks from discovery.
I really enjoy riding, and seeing the world from a bike saddle. I'll take every one of those moments life has to offer. Some people will choose to reduce risks with the hope of more days of living. I think someone touring by bicycle has made a different choice.
Still sad, of course.