We Announce With Heavy Hearts the Passing of a Beloved Figure Whose Courage, Spirit, and Influence Touched Thousands, Leaving Behind an Unforgettable Legacy of Strength, Advocacy, and Love That Continues to Inspire Even as Family, Friends, and Admirers Struggle With the Immense Weight of Loss and Memory
In Deborah’s final hours, time seemed to soften into something quiet and unreal. Holding her hand beside the bed, I felt the impossible weight of loving a child through the end of her life—offering comfort not toward healing, but toward peace. For five and a half years, Deborah fought stage 4 bowel cancer with remarkable…