I'd distinguish between "dying" and "death." An example isn't needed, but I'll provide one for skurai:
Dying - the process of passing into death. May be terribly painful and drawn out or may be a simple process of falling asleep medicated and never wake.
Death - the state of existence that passes beyond life. Could possibly encompass an afterlife of unknown or known origin or may just be an eternity of sleep. From my understanding, there should be no way to understand the end of life and beyond.
I, myself, do not fear death. Not for any personal religious reasons, oddly enough. I've done everything in life that I wish to do. Obviously, my dreams of grandeur haven't been fulfilled but they're just simple daydreams anyway. The only real regret I would have for the moment, is that I'd like to fall in love again and have a son and daughter. If that wish is granted to me, I'd like my life to last longer. But for now, the end of life isn't a mystery or something I am afraid of. I welcome the change in reality and whatever is beyond has to be better than this world. I don't believe in the evil of man, nor do I believe in our kindness. The society created over the past fifty years is a private, wary and unbelieving one where our very neighbors seem like our enemies.
I fear dying for the pain. I don't want the weakness of cancer or old age. I'd like to dying instantly in a car crash.