He died doing what he loved.
The difference is, of course, that no one other than the dead guy was directly harmed by the dead guy's (over)indulgence
Really? If indeed no one else was harmed by his tragic death then he was a sad and lonesome individual. I don't know anyone who lives that isolated a life, that has no loved ones to mourn their loss, or be placed into hardship by it. I think your statement calls for some further consideration of who he left behind. Wife, children (read dependents).
'Course, I guess if he loved drinking that much then he wasn't considering what his loved ones might go through after a tragic, and embarrassing, death.
I sure don't see that situation like you do, Dave.
SRH
