Death
Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. The website raised 56% of the $25,000 needed. Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.
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Famous quotes containing the word death:
“No one’s death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humaneness.”
—Hermann Broch (1886–1951)
“Young lover to old lover: I do not feel death in your embrace, but the adoration of the patriarchs.”
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“It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)