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The U2 frontman said he was backing World Hospice and Palliative Care Day because of his experience of his father's battle with cancer. Bob passed away in 2001, explained the singer, and was cared for tirelessly by hospice staff in his last days.
“In life, you try your best to hold on tight to your dignity, in death sometimes others have to hold onto it for you," he said. "The premise of hospice care is very close to the bone for me. The hospice was available to look after my father before he died of cancer.
"These people are kind of angels. They escort you to the door of your death; they are the midwives for delivery into your next life. The comfort and relief they provide is exponential, it spills over to family, friends, colleagues."
Singer Sir Elton John added his voice, commenting: "Please join me in this initiative and make your voice heard."
