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HOUGHTON--James R. The Board of Trustees and the entire Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) community extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of James R. Houghton, who made lasting contributions to the Hospital's work and mission. Jamie served for over a decade on the HSS Board of Trustees before becoming a Life Trustee. Jamie and his wife, Maisie, were generous supporters of the Hospital's investment in medical research and capital expansion. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Maisie, their two children, and the entire Houghton family. Thomas H. Lister, Co-Chair, Board of Trustees; Robert K. Steel, Co-Chair, Board of Trustees; Louis A. Shapiro, President and CEO; Bryan T. Kelly, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director; S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD, Physician-in-Chief, Hospital for Special Surgery

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 28, 2022.

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