Re: Irvin Kershner, 'Empire Strikes Back' Director, Dies at 87 - NYTimes.com

On Mon, 29 Nov 2010, [email protected] wrote:

> It's a strange mixture of sadness and joy.  Honestly, at 94, she was 
> ready.  She was suffering a lot the past few days and did not want any 
> attempts to extend her life "unnaturally"-no feeding tube or anything 
> like that.  Everybody had a real peace, and when the doctor spoke with 
> us last night, he was a bit impressed that we had discussed this and 
> knew exactly what her wishes were.  She stuck around many Christmases 
> more than we expected.  Every time we thought she was going to die, she 
> would bounce back.  But she made it clear that while she didn't want to 
> leave her family behind, she was more than ready.  She asked for the 
> priest today and he performed the Last Rites and gave her Communion.
>
> It's all very strange.  But I do definitely appreciate the thoughts and 
> prayers.  Last night I was holding her hand, and my aunt said I could 
> let go if I wanted, and she squeezed my hand tighter.  She was strong 
> and feisty.  :)

Sorry to hear about her passing, but glad to hear the rest.

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