What is אלמן?

'Widower' is a noun referring to a man whose spouse has died. 'Widowed' is an adjective that can describe anyone who has lost a spouse, regardless of gender.

Show grief as a process instead of a single dramatic moment. Give him full interiority—memories, regrets, and small rituals—and avoid making his deceased spouse merely a plot device. Allow believable pacing for forming new attachments and include choices that honor consent and emotional readiness.

No. Widowers can be any age and may or may not have children. Their age, family status, and cultural background should inform their responsibilities and reactions, but none of those traits are mandatory.