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Wendy Wasserstein Obituary

WASSERSTEIN-Wendy. Drama Dept. mourns the loss of our much loved friend, colleague and collaborator. Douglas Carter Beane Artistic Director Michael S. Rosenberg Executive Director

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Wendy Wasserstein

34 Entries

Johnny Meyer

May 15, 2019

I know this is very late, but Wendy was on the set in 1994 of her teleplay, "The Heidi Chronicles" and I was cast as an extra. They had another actor cast for a role that I eventually got. After getting asked by the director if I wanted the part, and I agreed, we shot the scene. It was with Kim Cattral and Jamie Lee Curtis. I played a character named "twist & smoke" and after or maybe before we shot, I remember her looking my up & down and saying, "You're perfect, perfect" for the role. She was pleased and so was I. Thank you Wendy. The world misses you....

Katiana Gonzalez

January 8, 2014

Wendy was an awesome playwright. I am currectly researching her for my four research projects and it is such a thrill. So inspirational. May her soul rest in peace.

Carol Florsheim

February 26, 2006

We have lost a very real,special and gifted woman who gave very much of herself. I feel a loss and send my condolences to all of her family and friends. I hope to attend the memorial.

Pastor L. Vasha Piermont

February 8, 2006

I read a quote of Ms. Wasserstein's that said: "I never want to leave a room and be thought of as a horrible person." What a most incredible statement. This precious woman was a gift and even though a gift is lost, it is always cherished and never forgotton. Miss Wendy, God bless you and keep you. My prayers to all family members with the most sincere affection.

cathy nager

February 3, 2006

Dear Lucy Jane, May your mother's memory be a blessing for you forever. You have the love and light of your Mom in your heart and that will never leave you. You are in my prayers.

derirda jackson

February 1, 2006

MAY YOU FIND PEACE, LOVE, & STRENTH IN THOSE CLOSE TO YOU & FARAWAY! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO LIFT UP YOUR LOVE ONES DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debra J

February 1, 2006

I am sorry for the lost of a dear love one may God Bless you and keep you in this hour of need. Your love one was a great lady and her work will truly be missed.

Kathleen Kenney

January 31, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Wendy's little girl Lucy, to her devoted sister Georgette and to all the members of the Albert Levis family. May all your good memories of Wendy be of comfort to you at this very difficult time.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Kenney

edward melian

January 31, 2006

A post Thank you for a life well led. Shalom.

veronica vanskiver

January 31, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom she was a gteat insperation to all woman may god bless you all in this time of need

Betty Willard

January 31, 2006

All my love to your family and may

GOD bless your family.

nancy b

January 31, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Lucy and Wendy's family. As a mother of a 5 year old adopted when I could not conceive, Wendy's mid age motherhood inspired me. Her writing was the finest and my god keep her in good hands.

Peace Be Still,

InLight,

NB

Bonnie Willis

January 31, 2006

Bonnie,Deasia,Lamont,Willis

M. L. Riordan

January 31, 2006

May we all hope that her work will inspire women writers of a new generation to awaken the consciousness of the society to women's issues - through allowing a vehicle for direct observation.

Barbara Collette

January 31, 2006

I am just a fan of Wendy's work and spirit! My deepest condolences to her daughter,Lucy and her mother and family. Wendy blessed this world.

mary

January 31, 2006

Oh woe...how I loved Wendy.

monica

January 31, 2006

i was heartbroken when yesterday, as i turned on NPR i heard "wasserstein was 55" at the end of a story i'd missed. i knew immediately it was wendy and it's a terrible loss.

my heart goes out to her closest loved ones. her writing was that of great inspiration and empowerment. her voice will be missed.

anne bruno

January 31, 2006

I am crying right now for the family of Wendy Wasserstein, epecially Lucy. I had just finished Wendy's autobioigraphy a few months ago and felt I was right there with her at Mt. Sinai as she gave birth. Why does one so good and talented, a mother of one so young have to go? I hope she found peace at the end, I know she is at peace now, and understands why her time came so early. To her family - I am so sorry that you had to experience this - may Wendy guide you and protect you from the Other Side. May blessings be bestowed upon you all in the future. Shalom.

George Lyons

January 31, 2006

God keep your soul, Ms. Wasserstein -you were a beacon of optimism for women and people everywhere. God bless your darling daughter and protect her during this sad time and always.

MICHEAL L. NESBITT

January 31, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU.REST IN PEACE

SINCERELY,

MICHEAL L. NESBITT

Brian Rowell

January 30, 2006

May your legacy shine eternally bright through your works and the lives that they continue to impact...rest in peace!

Elizabeth Bono

January 30, 2006

Wendy spoke at our annual women's lunch

several years ago. She was terrific and moved the whole audience. She was my most favorite speaker. May her memory be a blessing on her family.

Shalom,

Elizabeth

Nethea Rhinehardt

January 30, 2006

Wendy Wasserstein was my hero. How cruel that we have lost her so young. How grateful I am to have been blessed by her work and perspective on life.

Nina Salkin

January 30, 2006

My heart breaks to hear this news. I saw every one of Wendy's plays in New York, read all her books, and triumphed vicariously in all her successes. I was moved by Wendy's quest to become a mother and by her generosity to Jewish and other causes. As a lymphoma survivor of around Wendy's age, this hurts all the more. May her daughter Lucy Jane, and her entire family be comforted in this time of loss.

Sara Wilson

January 30, 2006

As a fellow alumna of Mount Holyoke, I had the great fortune to often hear Ms. Wasserstein talk. Her passing is a great loss to not only the theater community, but to an entire generation of women.

George & Muriel Fineberg

January 30, 2006

We had the pleasure of hearing Wendy Wasserstein at the JCC of Greater Washington in Rockville, MD a couple of years ago and were entranced and amused by her wit. This past Saturday night we saw a local production of the Sisters Rosenzweig for the first time and found it wonderful. Ms. Wasserstein was an exceptional talent.

Pedro Romanach

January 30, 2006

I saw three of her plays. I enjoyed her work. She was a gifted playwright. Rest in peace, Wendy Wasserstein.

Rafael Deacha

January 30, 2006

Wendy Wasserstein was a giant. Her plays are her legacy. We in theatre mourn the loss of this wonderful playwright and person.

Laura

January 30, 2006

Dear Lucy, I just wanted to say how sorry I am that you lost your Mother. I never met her, but many have said that she was a wonderful person. May God Bless you and comfort you.

Barrie Milton

January 30, 2006

Wonderful Wendy,

Such a terrible loss of a BRILLIANT woman. My heart aches for little Lucy Jane. The magnificent body of work will endure. A true original you evoked anger and praise from the right and the left. In the end, it was the questioning of our own selves that you helped us see and understand our fellow (wo)man.

You will be sorely missed.

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