In article >,
"Jean B." > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > From what I heard, he died from Pneumonia, starting from a bought of the
> > 'flu.
> >
> > It can happen... and many men are infamous for not getting help when
> > they really need it.
> >
> > If dad was not living with me, he'd be dead now from appendicitis.
> >
> > Long (and old) story from a couple of years ago.
> >
> > It's just too bad that our beloved Blinky did not have anyone living
> > with him that could make sure he was cared for.
>
> I think that must be one reason why folks living alone die earlier.

I think that is true. Dad's currently 76. Two years ago, he had
appendicitis and fought me on getting him help. He finally went into
septic shock so he did not have any recourse when I called 911 and had
him taken to the Emergency room.

He'd be dead now if he was not living with me!
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