SAMANTHA WEINSTEIN Obituary

WEINSTEIN, SAMANTHA Award-winning, Toronto actor and musician, Samantha Gail Weinstein, 28, died peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on May 14, 2023, at 11:25 a.m. in the Princess Margaret Hospital. She will be missed the most by her sister, Sabrina Weinstein; her husband, Michael Knutson; best friend, Steph Lamers; aunt, Bev Tindall; her parents, David and Jojo Weinstein; and last but not least, the family's Russian Blue, Ziggy. The family would like to thank the incredible nurses and doctors who provided excellent care for Sam during the last two and a half years. Any donation to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (ovarian cancer) in Sam's name would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you can donate blood, please do; Sam needed blood many times during her cancer journey, and that would also be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Toronto Star on May 20, 2023.

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Chad Hicks

August 17, 2023

Well, I guess that's it then. Samantha is gone. I sure am gonna miss her.

Although, on the plus side, just maybe, Melissa Altro can fill in for her...

As the new voice and likeness in a possible and eventual upcoming season of Kingdom Force

Allison Mondesir

May 27, 2023

Jojo, David and Sabrina,
We are shocked and truly saddened to hear of Samanthas passing. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you at this time and know that Sam is in our hearts forever.

Christine Morley

May 26, 2023

Oh Jojo....I am so sorry to hear about this terrible news. I can't believe it. I remember Sammy from Roden School and I loved her energy. I was so hoping to teach her to ride a horse! Now she can....as an angel in Heaven.

Hilary Mighton

May 26, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I fondly remember a red-headed fireball in kindergarten who was loving, dramatic and vocal, who spread light wherever she went. Please know that I am thinking of you all right now.
Hilary xo

Henry Rendall and Cathy Sachs-Rendall

May 24, 2023

Jojo, David, We are beyond sad and stunned at your loss. We had no idea Sam was ill. Although we haven´t kept in touch, we all have such amazing memories of Sam, especially working with Mark almost 20 years ago in Winnipeg. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love, Cathy, Henry and Mark

David Gilbert

May 22, 2023

I am so deeply sorry for the hole this loss has left in the Weinstein family and to the wider creative community she impacted so greatly in her brief time on this planet. It was a privilege to have gotten to meet her over the years and deeply saddened by the shock as I genuinely thought she would regain a normal life after battling cancer. My heart goes out to her family and her husband (I too am a widower so I'm here if you need someone to talk to who's been down that road). May she rest in peace and may her memory remain your hearts forever.

Dan Martins

May 21, 2023

I met Sam four years ago when I interviewed her band Killer Virgins on my podcast. Sam was very genuine and energetic, with a lot to say. She was one of the brightest lights the Toronto music community has ever seen, and I was so grateful for her friendship. I will miss her deeply. Sabrina, David and Jojo, my sincerest condolences.

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