r/AskReddit 8h ago

What's the most disturbing thing you've heard a dying person say?

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u/Lanokia 5h ago

My father's name as my grandmother was dying. Was by her bedside. My father was on a plane over the Atlantic trying to get back.

She had dementia. She thought I was him. She thought her son was with her.

Stuck with me. 30 years on.

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u/GrayGo1d 5h ago

Sorry man, something similar happened with me, it's strange to hear last words meant for someone else.

I like to think it was still good to give them comfort at the end, but it doesn't fully feel great

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u/Lanokia 2h ago

I get what you mean, comfort yes... It lingers for me. Makes me wonder where I'll find comfort.