Definition
This idiom is used to express a sense of sorrow and resignation when someone dies at a young age, implying that their early death is due to fate.
She passed away so young; it really makes you think of 'those whom the gods love die young.'
Hearing of his sudden death, I couldn't help but think of the saying, 'those whom the gods love die young.'
He was so talented but died young, it really does seem like 'those whom the gods love die young'.