NY Daily News: Ruthie Ann Miles Injured, Daughter Killed By Driver in Brooklyn- Page 2

[smidge]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 1:52am

I can’t even begin to process this horrible loss for one of our finest actresses. At the stage door there was no one sweeter than Ruthie. All my prayers for her.

[choitoy]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 2:20am

Absolutely devistated to hear this news. Ruthie is such a wonderful and sweet woman, and to lose two children and her injured in this way is absolutely horrible. She is such a sweet and kind person, and was wonderful with her fans who met with her after shows. I wish her and her family condolences and a speedy recovery.

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 3:35am

Wow, I had seen this story earlier but didn't see all the details. Had no idea it was her. I hope her and her family can get through this somehow.

It's a joke that this woman who did this was driving in the first place. I hate the subway so I drive almost every where I go around here and it's amazing how many people are out there driving that shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a car.

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 3:43am

This is so horrifying to all involved.  Ms. Miles was always brilliant on stage, and I have heard she is a such a sweet person.  I am just in shock.  Both families of those poor children will be in thoughts. Sweet Jesus.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 6:54am

I am numb right now. I can not even imagine what she is going through. RIP, sweet little one. May the driver rot in jail.

Updated On: 3/6/18 at 06:54 AM

[haterobics]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 7:47am

There is a GoFundMe set up if anyone wants to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/ruthie-ann-miles-fund

[Itonlytakesajourney]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 7:55am

This is so horrific and beyond horrible, I can’t say what others haven’t already. My absolute sincerest prayers go out to the family at this time 

Updated On: 3/6/18 at 07:55 AM

[GoblinKing2]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 7:59am

sorano916 said: "The photo of the driver just texting on her phone on the stretcher makes my blood boil. Not emotion/guilt about the lives she just ruined..."

Looks like the driver has claimed she has a "medical condition."  If being a sociopath qualifies as having a medical condition, then yeah....

 

[sng]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 8:02am

My heart breaks for Ruthie, her daughter and her family. This is just so devastating. Her tweet to Apple support few days ago makes me tear up

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 8:30am

I seem to have tears in my eyes, but I’ve been too hardened by life for that.

People here should be kinder to each other.

We are all hanging by a thread.

[Soaring29]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 8:39am

msmp said: "This is horrific; I remember seeing Ruthie Ann Miles posting excitedly on social media about her second pregnancy just weeks ago, and happy photos of the family. Such an immeasurable tragedy; praying for her recovery, though I cannot imagine what it must be like to lose a child at the same time (or ever)."

 

I am really hoping that her baby is alive and healthy- something good has to come out of this  horror unscathed. From her social media posts, I think she is due around April or May. Please survive Ruthie, both you and your child. 

 

Updated On: 3/6/18 at 08:39 AM

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 8:46am

I haven't posted on this Forum since before the holidays, but I can't keep from saying this...

Qolbinau- you seem like a generally decent person and your appreciation of the old Broadway dames is something we have in common- but really? On a topic like this, you still felt a need to use your militant atheism to question why people are "sending prayers?"

You couldn't hold your tongue just this once? Regardless of your own thoughts, people are allowed to take comfort/believe in a Higher Power. And, particularly at a time like this, they respond to grief in their own way. With all due respect, save comments like that for another time.

RIP Abigail- damn, you never think something like this will happen to someone you know.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:00am

Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "I haven't posted on this Forum since before the holidays, but I can't keep from saying this...

Qolbinau- you seem like a generally decent person and your appreciation of the old Broadway dames is something we have in common- but really? On a topic like this, you still felt a need to use your militant atheism to question why people are "sending prayers?"

You couldn't hold your tongue just this once? Regardless of your own thoughts, people are allowed to take comfort/believe in a Higher Power. And, particularly at a time like this, they respond to grief in their own way. With all due respect, save comments like that for another time.

RIP Abigail- damn, you never think something like this will happen to someone you know."

You said what I was thinking, but much more nicely than I was going to.

In addition to the GoFundMe linked earlier in this thread, anyone wondering what they can do could reach out to the Mayor's Office (and, of course, the Mayor is already pushing Vision Zero so this wouldn't fall on deaf ears), the City Councilman for Park Slope, Brad Lander, or even your own City Council member (Park Slope isn't the only neighborhood that has unsafe drivers, after all).

[MCfan2]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:13am

Oh, how horrible! Praying for her and her family.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:18am

I feel so terrible for both families who lost children yesterday. I can't imagine what they all must be going through right now. Does anyone know if there's a GoFundMe for the other family, or if the funds being collected for Ruthie will go in part to the other family?

[MoveOnGypsy]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:27am

https://www.gofundme.com/ruthie-ann-miles-fund?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=campaign_title&utm_campaign=donation_receiptv5

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:38am

Wishing her a speedy recovery both physically and spiritually. Can’t imagine what she’s going through.

[dandeliondream401]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:53am

This is so tragic; I have no words. I hope she will recover and the baby will be ok. Sending love and prayers to her and her family so that they can get through this tough time. 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:54am

Absolutely heartbreaking. I hope she pulls through.

[thebookofwhizzer]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 9:59am

Had to process this news before I wrote something, but man this just really hit. Endless prayers to Ruthie and her husband.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:00am

GoblinKing2 said: "sorano916 said: "The photo of the driver just texting on her phone on the stretcher makes my blood boil. Not emotion/guilt about the lives she just ruined..."

Looks like the driver has claimed she has a "medical condition."If being a sociopath qualifies as having a medical condition, then yeah....

"

Yeah, I was questioning that. This isn't her first offense and had sped through school zones before. Something seems a little off to me. Plus, wouldn't someone not be in the best shape after having a seizure? This whole thing just pissed me off and it doesn't even directly affect me. Hoping for a good recovery for both families and for justice so this woman cannot do this to another person.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:25am

Here's a link for a fundraiser for her friend:

https://www.gofundme.com/lauren-amp-charles-lew

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:27am

The rate that the Go Fund Me is accruing donations is truly inspiring. A reminder that there is still so much good in this world.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez donated 10K. Lin Manuel, Audra, Corey Cott and more also made generous donations.

[grumpyoptimist]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:44am

Lauren Lew was one of those mentioned in Ruthie Ann's Tony acceptance speech.  This just gets more heartbreaking

Broadway actress who lost daughter in Brooklyn wreck paid tribute to hurt friend in Tony acceptance speech

 

[ellbellthomps]

Posted: 3/6/18 at 10:48am

This is so horrible, I cannot imagine. I have no words.