Suppose you want to ask someone if they've been informed of the death of a mutual friend's father.
I constructed the below sentences.
Are you aware of the passing of Katy’s father?
Are you in the loop about the passing of Katy’s father?
I understand that to be in the loop means to be aware of.
But will listeners likely feel the same way hearing either one?
Will native speakers avoid using in the loop in this use context?
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EDIT: Original below
Let's suppose someone is going to ask someone else if they are informed you about someone's father death. Which one of the following self-made sentences sounds more natural:
Are you aware of the passing of Katy’s father?
Are you in the loop about the passing of Katy’s father?
For me they both mean the same and the only difference comes to mind is that the sentence #1 is a bit formal.
Would both of the following be typical or appropriate