Breakdown of sobo ha gan de nakunatta.
はha
topic particle
でde
reason particle
祖母sobo
grandmother
祖母 is a formal alternative for grandmother. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お婆さん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.
亡くなるnakunaru
to pass away; to die
ガンgan
cancer
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