The Grim Reaper is a friend of mine.
And Buddhism helped make our friendship possible. Once we are born, we will die. It does not work any other way. Death is our constant companion. A companion who helps you deepen your understanding of the Four Noble Truths and teaches you to live in harmony with impermanence.
I could never have survived the deaths of my closest family members and friends without my Buddhist practice. And contemplating your death and the death of your loved ones when all of you are healthy might seem morbid, but it will bring you to a place of strength and wisdom. When you can face death with equanimity, you live confidently and fearlessly.