What do you say to someone who has suffered a personal tragedy like the death of a loved one?

I can never think of anything. I'm sorry seems so useless. Sometimes words are not enough or make things worse.

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No, one of my friends lost his Dad and I told him how sorry was and know that loss of a parent is hard etc. and he really appreciated it...people want to be comforted by people they know and like...