"Even if certain events hadn't come to pass, it is unlikely Milk would have survived to any considerable age. His illness was wearing on him more and more as the months passed. Though Ki supplied him with as many potions as they could get their hands on, the inevitable could only be held back so much.

It was painful for his friends to watch him grow weaker. Milk was deteriorating even when things were fine, though it wasn't overly noticeable. His sight was one of the first things to go, followed by his fine motor skills. He adapted as best as he could, and got plenty of help, but his mental state was in shambles. He likely would have made peace with his condition sooner or later... but he didn't have the time."