I'm very sorry to hear it. I know he was a very talented fellow, and I admired his works. Don't kick yourself for anything, vggarcia. People can be pretty stubborn sometimes -- which isn't always a bad thing, but it certainly makes it difficult to help. It's awful what happened, but don't be taking on any of the fault for it. I watched someone very close to me deteriorate over several months before she passed away as well, and had to come to realize that it was still her decision -- any scenario I can dream up to prevent it would most likely have ended with her refusal anyway. Instead, remember him fondly for us, and I hope he's smiling back at you as you do so.