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WENDY BLACK Obituary

BLACK--Wendy Lipkind, adored by her son, Harry, her husband Hillel, and a world of loving friends, passed away after a brief but valiant fight against an insatiable cancer on May 9, 2011 at the age of 68. She began her career as a teacher of troubled teenagers and young adults and spent most of her working years as a literary agent who embraced her many authors to whom she was deeply devoted and whom she zealously defended. She profoundly touched all those who knew her for her compassion, kindness and delicious sense of humor. She was simply beloved and will be deeply missed. A private funeral service will be held. Donations in Wendy's memory may be made to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids or The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

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Published by New York Times on May 11, 2011.

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Jim Landis

May 23, 2011

All these years later, I can still hear Wendy laughing.

So sorry to have learned of this, Hill.

Samantha (formerly of Sourcebooks)

May 17, 2011

Hillel, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My thoughts are with your family.

Qing Wei

May 13, 2011

I started to know Wendy when our boys attended Trinity School ten years ago. Her kindness and warmth touched me and kept us in touch since then...
Her signature smile will remain with me forever.

Linda Collison

May 12, 2011

Wendy encouraged me back at the Maui Writers Conference in 1996. I will always remember her genuine warmth, her professional advice, and her shrewdness for finding the story. She even sent me a book she had represented, to guide me in my efforts. I'll never forget it. Peace.

Harvey Klinger

May 12, 2011

I was stunned and saddened to read about Wendy's passing. I positively adored her...her infectious laugh, that smile...all of the wonderful moments we spent laughing together at Literary Guild parties...they're memories I'll always cherish. This was one helluva human being and Hill and Harry will always be very fortunate people to have had her in their lives. Keep her memory alive and she'll always be with you...with my deepest sympathies.

May 12, 2011

I will always remember Wendy as a kind, sympathetic, intelligent, and warm-hearted friend and colleague. My heart is with you, Hillel and Harry. --Roz Siegel

May 12, 2011

so sorry to read this!

May 12, 2011

I havent seen Wendy for years but have very fond memories of spending time with her and my brother, Abner Stein who also passed away in january.
Please accept my most sincere sympathy.
Linda Clark

Tim Duggan

May 12, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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