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CARLA MARCUS Obituary

MARCUS--Carla Susan, 47, died February 06, 2012 of cancer. Survived and missed by her husband, Sean, her parents, Elizabeth and Irving Marcus, and many friends. A two-time Emmy award-winning producer for NBC News, Carla worked extensively in Europe and the Middle East. Born in San Francisco, she was a graduate of UC Berkeley and earned a Master's degree from USC. Carla was a tenacious journalist who combined an iron will with style, grace, and humility. She excelled under pressure, faultless in her resolve to always deliver the best story possible, often under the most daunting conditions. Carla was well liked and highly respected, and her loss will be felt by all who knew her . A memorial service will be announced shortly. Donations can be made in her name to Reporters Without Borders, https://donate.rsf.org/b/ my-donation.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 19, 2012.

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Cynthia Paul

February 13, 2025

Thinking of you today sweet Carla and remembering our time together at NBC News. You were taken way to soon - may you continue to rest in peace and know that i think of you often..God bless you!

Cynthia Paul

February 15, 2024

Thinking of you Carla on the anniversary of your passing. My thoughts are with your family who still must miss you terribly. My heart knows we will see each other again...until then rest in peace sweet Carla.

Annette Lawson

July 29, 2023

It is a long time since Carla lived in the same house in London as me. I still think of her especially when the flat she rented changes hands which has just happened after another lovely young woman left to return to her family for support because she has long COVID. I hope the pain of Carla´s loss has been replaced by the happy memories. And the fact she lives on in mine too, might comfort you, her family and friends.
Warm thoughts to you all
Annette Lawson
London, W9 1BG

Craig Whitaker

July 28, 2023

We struggled through Italian and became friends. I was thinking of her today, and I miss her.

Cynthia Paul

February 13, 2023

Thinking of you Carla and the impact you had on others. Sending prayers to your family and remembering your gentle goodness. You are sorely missed. Rest in peace, Carla.

Cynthia Paul

February 13, 2022

Carla, thinking of you on this, the anniversary of your passing. You are no doubt missed by so many. The thought of you always brings a smile to my face. A special prayer up to the heavens or you today sweet Carla....

Gabriele Tosi

July 4, 2019

Ho conosciuto Carla a Milano nel 1999. Poi ci siamo visti a NY in occasione di una mostra sulla storia dello Studio di Architettura del quale ero socio in quelgli anni a Milano. Una mostra allestita presso la Casa della Cultura Italiana Zerilli Marimò. Di Carla mi resta il ricordo di una ragazza intelligente e onesta. Buona, sincera e gentile. Il suo sguartdo era luminoso e il suo sorriso trasmetteva gioia e felicità. Ciao Carla!

Cynthia Paul

April 14, 2018

I was just looking up Carla in FB and was so shocked to see that she had passed. We worked on the Brokaw Reports together during my first job at NBC News. I've often thought of Carla over the years. She was so smart, proper and lovable...I am truly sad to hear this news. I pray she did not suffer and will always think of her with a smile. Rest in peace, dear, sweet Carla. Too young, too soon. God Bless.

Karen Kingman

December 21, 2017

It will be six years in February since my dear neighbor Carla left the world too soon. I'm sorry for this loss to the world of people who had the privilege to be with her. I'm sorry now, as her Dad has left the world as well. Words are failing me. I adored her, as her babysitter, and as her older friend. She was shy, and very smart and beautiful. Her mother and father love her very much. Their home, across the street from mine, in what had previously been a walnut tree orchard, had a secret, sacred, paradise of a garden, with extraordinary plants, trees, and footpaths, and their house was designed like nothing I'd ever seen before. I'm amazed to read about her life after leaving that home, and all her wonderful contributions through her work. She is very dearly missed. May her soul rest in eternity, bliss, and knowlege. May she never suffer ever again.

My dear Carla Marcus, so angelical and sweet,
You fill my heart with treasured memories so kind.
It is a world less pure and soft on our old street,
And now we live there only in mind.

Lisa Martin

March 9, 2012

I went to High School with Carla in Sacramento. She was one of my sisters best friends. I remember her very well. She had a sophistication, style, and grace that was so unique. My heart goes out to her husband, family and friends.

Jon Mossek

March 9, 2012

Carla was the most wonderful producer to work with. Being around her you couldn't help but love her. Her smile and gentle ways.

Hillary Lane

February 21, 2012

Whenver I think of Italy: sunflowers, wine, Via Quadranno, or its song-like language, I will think of Carla. I feel so lucky to have counted her among my friends, to have listened to her detailed and colorful stories of people and places, and to have seen her so happy with Sean. I will miss her very much.

Rochelle Buhr

February 21, 2012

Carla was an accomplished person and a gracious hostess. I'm sorry we didn't spend more time together over the years. My heart goes out to her parents, my aunt and uncle, and her husband, Sean.

Annette Lawson

February 21, 2012

Carla lived in the same house here in London as me. We did not see much of each other because she travelled so much and was so often not around but we became friends and after she had left her London posting, we met up in New York when I was there at this time of year for the Commission on the Status of Women which she wanted to hear about. Just a few short years ago. I feel so shocked.
My condolences to her husband, family colleagues and friends.

February 21, 2012

Carla had been and still is a role model for me both as a friend and as a journalist. I will miss her more than words can describe and my memories of her will always be in my heart.

- Jim Kyle, Atlanta, GA

Beth Dito

February 20, 2012

I was shocked to receive this news. Carla and I were roommates during our Senior Year at Cal. I had a great time with her in our African trip and always enjoyed spending time with her. My thoughts and prayers go to Sean and her parents. I hope you're able to find some comfort.

February 20, 2012

Carla was a gracious person who operated with a calm in a business of chaos plus with humility style and professionalism and was always a pleasure to work with. Much Love and Blessing to her family. Antonio Richardson-NBC News

Claudia Baker

February 20, 2012

Carla and I were pledge sisters in our sorority at Cal back in 1982. I remember a fabulous vacation to Zimbabwe with her, drinking golden bears with her at henry's after my graduation, taking her to her first Grateful Dead concert and how she took time out of her incredibly busy schedule in summer 2010 to travel to DC and back from NY in one day to meet my son and see me before I headed out on my current overseas assignment. I am shocked. How can she be gone? Last I heard she had anemia but I had no idea she had gotten so sick. Sean, hope you find the strength to get through this. To her parents, I can't imagine your loss.

Bita Ryan

February 19, 2012

A wonderful person and terrific producer. I am so lucky that I got to know and work with Carla. My deepest sympathy to her family. You'll be missed, Carla.

Joseph Angier

February 19, 2012

I met Carla 16 years ago when we worked together on an ABC News project, and she's been a dear friend and colleague ever since. I can't believe that she's been taken from us so soon. To Carla's parents - thank you so much for bringing such a wonderful person into our lives. She will never, ever be forgotten.

Amy Bonesteel Smith

February 19, 2012

I am so very sorry to read this news today, and offer my deepest condolences to Carla's family. We became friends during summer school in London decades ago and managed to keep in touch through marriage and career changes over the years. Words are failing me..so heartbroken by this.

Sanarya Rasheed

February 19, 2012

Nothing can replace the loss of loved ones,
Carla, May your soul rest in peace.
To Carla's family, husband and friends May God grants you strength and patience during this difficult time,
My deepest condolence
Sanarya (Rose)

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