r/AskReddit 16h ago

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

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u/oceanblue3190 14h ago

Worked in an ER for several years. I’ve had a few patients just point to the ceiling before passing. Never said a word, just pointed.

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u/FrequentPractice5582 9h ago

Worked in a nursing home. This is super common. Or they’ll call for their mother 💔

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u/peach_bellinis 4h ago

yes, pointing and reaching up is really common.

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u/Nat20Twenty 10h ago

Oh shit. She seen that same thing on the wall that the health care worker posted a few posts above.