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Trent Reznor Facetimes Terminally Ill Fan During Concert [VIDEO]

Trent ReznorIf you're in need a reminder of the power of technology to do good or the transformative power of simple acts of human kindness, watch this video. During a recent concert, Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor stopped the show to Facetime a long time fan, photojournalist Andrew Youssef.  Reznor, learned of Youssef through a column, "Last Shot" that Youseff is writing for about the end of his own life.

Andrew Youssef "Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of Nine Inch Nails and one of my favorite songs is “In This Twilight”. Throughout my diagnosis, the meaning of a lot of the songs I like has changed drastically. This particular song resonates with me during the lyrics “As the time is running out.. Let me take away your doubt.. We can find a better place.. In this twilight” OC Weekly

Youssef also shared that he has just months if not weeks to live, and that he'd just missed a NIN concert because of his worsening condition. So, Reznor picked up the phone:

 

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