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WEIL--Wendy E., 72, of New York City, died September 22, 2012 at her home in West Cornwall, Connecticut. Her career as a literary agent spanned over 40 years. After 25 years in book publishing, she founded The Wendy Weil Agency, Inc in 1986. A native of New York City, she attended Friends Seminary, and Wellesley College. Daughter of the late Leon and Margery Weil, she is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, the painter Michael Trossman, her stepsons Josh and Andy Trossman, her dogs, and an enormous circle of friends, colleagues and authors who loved, respected, and sustained her. Donations in her name may be made to Teachers & Writers Collaborative. Plans for a Memorial Service later this fall will be announced.

Published by New York Times on Sep. 29, 2012.
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Wendy was bright, beautiful, gifted, and very funny. She was a thoughtful, kind friend who brightened the lives of all of us who knew her.

Helen Hecht

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September 23, 2019

I had a long lunch with Wendy the other day, discussing projects, and life, after which we stood on the street corner and talked briefly. I gave her a hug and kissed her on the check, something I had never done before, and said goodbye. A few days later I heard the news. "You are closer to your agent than you are to your wife," wrote Louis Auchincloss. I am not married, but I felt closer to her than to anyone else. I miss her terribly. Everyone I know who knew her loved her. I told her everything. I think of her family, of those who worked with her, and of all her authors. Jere Van Dyk

October 4, 2012

I was a classmate of Wendy's at Wellesley. She was always fun, funny and upbeat. Everyone on campus loved her and, I am sure, everyone who knew her will miss her.

Judith Turner-Miller

October 4, 2012

A sweet woman, kind and caring, supportive.

Alfred Nielsen

October 4, 2012

I was shocked to learn, belatedly, of Wendy's sudden and untimely death. I had seen her in New York City only four days before she passed away, book in her lap at her country home in Connecticut, at a talk between Greil Marcus and Cyndi Lauper. Wendy was her usual elegant self and now, astonishingly, gone. Words are but poor recompense for what Time has taken away, as the poet said. She was in her equable disposition and stalwart commitment to her authors an exemplary woman of letters. She was, for me as for so many others, an inspiration. She will remain so.

Steve Wasserman

October 3, 2012

To Wendy's Family, It is with deep sympathy that I write this. Even though your hearts are heavy at this time, know that Wendy has moved on to a better place. Her legacy will live on through all of her good works and deeds.
With warm regards Phil Levy

October 2, 2012

My whole family loved her.

Garrett Epps

October 1, 2012

To Wendy's family and friends whom I'm blessed to be amongst ... I can only express gratitude for the time that we shared together. Wendy gave me the gift of bringing my story to life in a book and remained a close friend and confidant... With a heavy heart I must now say goodbye but she will forever have a place in my heart that will be remembered with a smile...rest in peace Wendy I will miss you ... Love Khaliah

Khaliah Ali

October 1, 2012

Wendy, you will forever be in our hearts. I will never forget your kindness, generosity, and spirit. You will be greatly missed.

Kim Michaels

October 1, 2012

What a staggering loss. Wendy, you were so elegant and smart and generous and kind. Deep condolences to your husband and stepsons and to your many, many friends.

Jackie Cantor

October 1, 2012

Wendy, You and your family were wonderful to me for many years after you and your mother had graced the cover of Field and Stream. You were such loving company; in the city, skiing in VT, swimming in the Poconos, and my boys loved the farm and toys which you sent. You are a true love to all you met.

Pres Sloterbeck

September 30, 2012

Wendy, your smile, your wit, your laughter, and most of all your belief in me and in so many other writers will never be forgotten. Your beautiful spirit touched and inspired each of us who were blessed to know you. With love and gratitude for all you gave so generously to me and to my family.

William Ferris

September 29, 2012

One of the few agents' agents, not to mention such a lovely person. I was her upstairs neighbor at work for 8 years. And I often heard her extolled by a friend whose mentor she was. Cheers Wendy!

Robert Paris Riger

September 29, 2012

An amazing woman that always had a smile on her face and her arms open to help anybody. She was always so great to me and my family. RIP Wendy. You will be missed.

John Michaels

September 29, 2012

Goodbye my beloved friend of 55 years. I will miss you very much. I'm so glad that we all got to go to reunion together.
Sue Welpton

September 29, 2012

I will always remember Wendy for her great taste in authors and writing, but also for her grace, her savvy, her warmth, her style, her socks. She loved her husband with all of her heart, but saved a lot of room in that big heart for her publishing colleagues and her authors. I am devastated to learn of her loss. WENDY: YOU WILL BE MISSED!!

Leigh Haber

September 29, 2012

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