I have no sympathy my brother for the death of his childhood friend and refuse to console him.
How would you feel if it was one of your childhood friends had died?
I'll be very angry for the first few minutes and then I'll try to comfort those who are close to me.
Deaths are hard to handle for some and we often do it in our own way. I would still console anyone who has experienced a death of their loved one, you might never know when you need that yourself. You would miss the kind words of others who care, and it can help get past the death easier.
My brother's words are dramatic and stupid. It doesn't change the fact tht he's a hypocrite who is looking for comfort and a shoulder to cry on.
You should be there for family, especially if they are looking for comfort from someone. Be there for those that you care about, because they may not be around forever and this death should teach you that lesson.