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This isn't a call for sympathy, far from it, but my old man passed away yesterday. He was 69,  still worked, went to the gym, took the grandkids swimming every week, and had the energy of a 30 year old. There was no warning what so ever, he wasn't ill, he went to work Thursday night, came home as normal went to bed and that was it.
Shows how sometimes things like this can sneak up on you and bite you on the arse without a seconds warning..

Fuck, sorry to hear that mate.

I'm sorry for your loss Chubbs. My Dad is the same age and was recently diagnosed with cancer, requiring surgery which has had complications and so on. He'd never taken so much as a paracetamol before - it's hard to imagine him being 'ill', but these things do just come at you.

I suppose (without wanting to sound too cheesy and contrived) it shows us we should live our life to the fullest while we still can. He must have had a good life if he was still fit and healthy at that age. Much love and my condolences to you.

At least he went still living life, if that makes sense.

Shit, makes you think. Hope things are as well as they can be. 😞

Thanks and sorry to hear about your dad. My mum is a double cancer survivor so we were sure she would be the first to go (in the nicest possible way).

Sorry to hear this Chubbs, all the best.

That is heart wrenching. Thoughts are with you fella. Mrs also send hers condolences.

Sorry to hear this bud.

Sorry to hear about that Chubbs, hope you & the family are coping with your loss

Condolences to you and yours, Chubbs.

No consolation I know, but when my time comes, I want to go the way chubbs dad has gone.

As some will know my Mum died recently following a stroke.

Reading Chubbs and Ells post only reinforce the single solitary thought that has been going through my mind for the last month: life is short and can be cruelly snatched away, take care of the people you love.

Wholeheartedly agree.

I lost my wife to MND 6 months ago, within the space of 12 months she went from still working to being bed ridden & virtually unable to speak.

Life is short & precious, make the most of it

Whilst we're opening up - my dad has been terminal for a few months. He was given 3 months to live 7 or so months ago. He doesn't have much of a quality of life anymore, but every time i visit him it makes me horrifically sad, then the morning after I step up my efforts in staying healthy and having fun doing so.

Found out an hour or so before the Peterborough game that my dear old mum had passed away.
Diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago.
Went quietly in her sleep, but thankfully was never in any pain.

Thoughts are with all who grieve at this time.

Wow, some really sad posts that perhaps belong in a thread of their own.

My Dad has also been diagnosed with cancer recently, he's 70 now and starts a form of chemo soon.
He's quite positive all things considered.

I've got experience of this shit too. My old man was 66 when he went. Had an agressive brain tumour, was give 6 months, lasted 10.

The hardest part to take was because it was a brain injury, his personality changed. Visted him as much as I could but he was never the same after the initial surgery. It's been 18 months and still miss the fuck out of him.

Take care chubbs.

Thoughts with you chubbs x

Sorry to hear that Chubbs, I lost my mum and dad within 6 months of each other a few years back then my father in law and mother in law 6 months after, my mum and dad both had long term illnesses but you are never prepared for it whereas my mother in law and father in law both died very very suddenly with no warning, horrible situation and I do feel for you.

I resolved a while back to live for the day and enjoy what you have got while you have it after I had to be resuscitated after my spinal surgery, it brings it home how fragile life is and then again when I got the blood clots on my lungs and nearly died afterwards.

Since my recent cancer diagnosis I genuinely cherish every day (even if I dont look or sound like I do!)

Just remember the great memories and cherish them for that way he will never be far away mentally at least.

Stay as strong as you can be, best wishes.

So sorry to hear this and all the other posts, how sad life can be.  My dad died when he was 55, never saw me married or his three grandchildren - now one of my children is fighting cancer herself and has two young boys, I am sure most on here will agree that life sometimes is not fair!!

That's shit. All the best...

My old is 79 and has recently fallen ill.

Booked for two examinations.

First one came back ok on Thursday....the camera is next....fingers crossed.

Condolences Chubbs. You are his legacy and through you he still lives.

Some can go off the rails after a trauma like this - I'm a sad example - there'll be tough times ahead however keep spirited and optimistic.

Thanks for the kind words all. I was going through a few bits tonight and as i said he was a regular at the gym, ironically he was booked in for a health MOT tomorrow.
Now things have started to sink in me, my sister and mum had a good laugh around the dinner table remembering him.

sorry to hear the news Chubbs and everyone else who has posted similar news in this thread.

the thread title is so very true.

I had a relative pass away a few months ago to dementia.

That has to be one of the worst illnesses. A loved one not knowing who you are is hard, but having to also feed that person is heart wrenching.

I've said to the wife, that if I get dementia that bad, is that I do not want to live. It's not fair on anyone.

Agreed, horrible when a loved one doesn't recognise who you are.

My 25 year old mate has been diagnosed with cancer in the last week, he's struggling big time with it. Puts everything into perspective

My father in law died in January with a vicious strain of Alzheimer's - I echo your sentiments. It was horrific and a nasty way to go.

Condolences to all those on here affected by death and best wishes to those affected by illness. 

Sorry for your loss Seb.

Thinking of everyone who's told their story in this thread.  Perspective on a Monday.  I'm going to tell my wife & kids that they're brilliant this evening.

This, we don't do enough.
It's a 100mph competitive World and the most important aspects of it are in front of our eyes.
To all the people who have posted on this thread.......thoughts are with you all.

In the space of just over a month, I've lost my Mum and two friends. Friends who I hadn't kept in touch with as often as I would have liked.

Life really is bollocks.

Sorry to hear SY.

Sorry for your losses SY.

Only just seen this thread. I'm so sorry Chubbs, SY and everyone else who has lost someone close.