Opinion: The profound shock of losing a parent despite long preparation

An opinion piece reflects on the profound shock and grief experienced after the death of a parent, even after decades of preparing for the inevitable, as shared by Caoilfhionn Gallagher on her father's passing at 80.

12 May, 06:00 — 12 May, 06:00

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Loss of a parent: I spent 50 years preparing for my father's death, but it still came as a shock

For decades, Caoilfhionn Gallagher’s dad, Colm, defied every medical prediction. When he died recently at 80, the grief still arrived like a shockwave.

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Loss of a parent: I spent 50 years preparing for my father's death, but it still came as a shock

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