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1939

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2021

MELINDA BLINKEN Obituary

BLINKEN--Melinda. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation mourns the loss of its devoted supporter Melinda Blinken. Melinda was a dear friend to BCRF and its founder, Evelyn H. Lauder, and remained ardently dedicated to the Foundation from the very beginning. Melinda was honored with BCRF's Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Unsung Hero Award in 2016. Melinda lit up every room with her warmth and humor. We will miss her greatly. Heartfelt condolences to Alan and the entire Blinken family. Leonard A. Lauder, Honorary Chair William P. Lauder, Co-Chair Kinga Lampert, Co-Chair Myra Biblowit, President Larry Norton, MD, Founding Scientific Director

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 17, 2021.

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Anne Kennedy

January 13, 2025

I´m so sad to learn of this news, my deepest condolences. Melinda was a beautiful person who did many wonderful things for others. I knew Melinda when she was living in Los Angeles with her two beautiful daughters. And I remember how happy she was when she and her daughters moved from Los Angeles to New York after she met and married Alan. May her memory be a blessing.

Whitney Scott

October 17, 2021

Sending love and deepest condolences to you all.

Simone Taylor

October 17, 2021

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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