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Old 07-17-2009, 11:30 AM
 
Location: rain city
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"Frank McCourt, 78, who recently battled melanoma and contracted meningitis about two weeks ago, "is not expected to live," his younger (by one year) brother told Reuters. The author is in a New York hospice, "his faculties shutting down," according to his sibling."

Angela's Ashes Author Frank McCourt Said to Be Near Death - Health, Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt : People.com


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Old 07-17-2009, 12:19 PM
 
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I also heard that yesterday... I very much enjoyed the book "Angela's Ashes". I hope he will have an easy death....
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Old 07-17-2009, 12:24 PM
 
Location: South Carolina
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I hope that is so not true . but if it is then I wish him a peacefull and painless passing . I so enjoyed the angelas ashes book .
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Old 07-17-2009, 12:25 PM
 
Location: in the southwest
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I loved Angela's Ashes, 'Tis, and Teacher Man.
I am sorry he is dying, and hope he is not suffering--he had plenty of suffering as a young boy.
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Old 07-17-2009, 12:28 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear that. Angela's Ashes is an impressive book and a good read for everybody who thinks s/he's going through hard times.
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