I know dead pet is a great excuse. It matter so little and change nothing so people couldn't really tell if it actually happened or not. And it's not like they can verify it.
But it still make retard cry and shower them with money when they come back.

But too many people used that excuse, it stopped being plausible. Can those women even realize that?
It's honestly insulting at this point. Just tell fans that you want to fuck your boyfriend would probably be more acceptable.
They should learn something from ironmouse. A made up terminal illness is convenient. You can take a break whenever you want. Hell, graduation whenever you want and fans would even encourage you to do it. Send you money just for you to "take care of yourself".