Never loan a friend money, consider it a gift.
Now that the dead is done however, I would suggest he contact her and let her know that he is in financial straits and ask if she is able to repay all or a portion of the money he lent her.
There's no harm in asking. Even if she cannot repay it he is no worse off than he is now. I doubt that a polite request couched with the reasons he is in need of repayment at this time would be hostile to the friendship. I would hope not at least.
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