Mine didnt die as far as I know she is still alive. Havent seen or spoken to her in over a year now & prior to that little contact for the past several years.
From what I know she is still doing what she always did - she does all what addicts do. Doesnt matter how much crazy sht happens to her or how much she looses - her life absolutely never changes. There is nothing anyone can do to help her. She does not want to help herself. She loves her addicted self more than anything else in life.
You could not save him anymore than I could save her.
I totally understand your hurt. Im sorry for your loss.