A 75-year-old man presents with 4 weeks of significant depression following the sudden, unforeseen death of his wife. He reports difficulty sleeping, a 5 Kg weight loss, frequent crying spells, and profound guilt over surviving her. For the last couple of weeks, he has been convinced that his body is literally decaying. He admits to seeing his wife’s face during the day, as well as hearing her voice telling him to kill himself and join her. What is the likely diagnosis?
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