Dear Abby: What do you say when going to visit a not-so-close relative who is dying? I have an aunt who has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer and has recently gone on hospice.

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Dear Abby advises a nephew on how to approach visiting his dying Aunt in hospice care. Dorde - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: What do you say when going to visit a not-so-close relative who is dying? I ...

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