mandy patinkins sister dies (according to NYT obituaries)

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 6:15pm

died of Crohn's disease recently...condolences to the family

[SamIAm]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 6:21pm

Marcia fought this disease for a long time. There were only two children in this family, making the blow even more devastating. And though his Mom is still alive to deal with the death of her only daughter, his father passed a long time ago. Very sad

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 6:49pm

It's always absolutely horrible when a child dies before a parent, no matter what the child's age. Very sad.

[SamIAm]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 7:14pm

I can't find the link to the article on NYT...do you have it?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 7:22pm

it was in the obituary section

[SamIAm]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 7:29pm

yes, but a search in the online Times (I am a member) doesn't pull up an obit for her today - was it today or yesterday that it was in the paper?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 7:30pm

today, i believe

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 7:30pm

I'm not finding it either...

[Sumofallthings]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 8:06pm

Rest in Peace.

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 12/1/04 at 9:33pm

My heartfelt condolences to Mandy and his family.

[SamIAm]

Posted: 12/2/04 at 8:40am

Marsha Patinkin

PATINKIN-Marsha. On behalf of the board of trustees, volunteers, and employees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Marsha Patinkin, a treasured member of CCFA's national board and President of our Greater San Diego and Desert Area Chapter. Throughout her life, Marsha fought a valiant battle against Crohn's disease. Although her illness took a severe physical and emotional toll, Marsha never wavered in her resolve to live a rich and productive life. Her dedication, warmth, and inner strength remain a powerful source of inspiration to all of us at CCFA. Marsha was the loving and caring daughter of Doris; the beloved mother of Leslie, Amanda, and Lainie; and the adored sister of Mandy. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, and hope they will take comfort in the knowledge that her spirit lives on in the memories of the countless people whose lives she touched. Mark Goldman, Chairperson of the Board Eugene A. Kestenbaum, Immediate Past Chairperson Lisa H. Richardson, Chairperson of the Board Emeritus Rodger L. DeRose, President and CEO Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D., National Co-founders.
Published in the New York Times on 12/1/2004.