As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Child” includes an illegitimate child.
(2) “Parent” includes the mother and father of a deceased illegitimate child.
(3) “Person” includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary or representative of any kind, or any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity.
(4) “Sibling” means brothers and sisters of the whole and half blood or by order of adoption.
(5) “Wrongful act” means an act, neglect or default including a felonious act which would have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages if death had not ensued.
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