How are you and how was your day and whatever...

[Catherine]

It sounds like he has made a complete mess of his life. You may be the only one he can call. I doubt he has friends and he wanted to let someone know he is dying. The Hospice will make him comfortable and they will be good to him. You have nothing to fear. He is no longer able to do anything good or bad. All he can do is let go of life as peacefully as possible.

Just knowing about another human being in this situation is enough to make any of us feel sad. The fact that you know him makes it more personal.