In the last few years I've lost two very close friends to accidents. One of them hated aviation for its dangers and always poured scorn on my passion. He was killed falling off a mountain in Scotland in a fog. The other was an incurably addicted helicopter pilot who died in a road crash in Syria.
Do your checks, calculate your risks and don't do nothin' dumb, but never let fear stop you flying, because your time will come in turn. If you die without a mark on you, that's just gravy.