My father is estranged from his sister, but not from my cousins, his sister's kids, although they haven't spoken in several years. Well, I took the liberty to let my two cousins know of his terminal disease, his condition and the fact that he's very ill in the hospital. I felt it was the right thing to do and informed my dad afterwards. They will reach out to him.

I guess I just felt family is really important, and his family doesn't even know. It's SO sad and tragic what happened between he and his sister. He tried to make amends, but she wouldn't have it. And now, he is very ill, he is dying of a disease, and she has no clue. SO SAD.

I just hope he won't mind my having reached out to them without asking him first. I am sure he is Ok with it though, and I am sure he will appreciate them reaching out.