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Two good women...
Dec. 20th, 2004 11:36 amTwo sad passings to commemorate this morning. Firstly, the great soprano, Renata Tebaldi, died aged 82 in her home in San Marino, Italy, yesterday. One of last century's greatest lyric-dramatic sopranos, she was often considered Maria Callas' greatest rival, although in truth their voices and style were complementary rather than similar. Toscanini described her voice as "angelic". She was much admired for her warm, humanistic acting and was well know for her reserved, but inflexible, will. "She has," Rudolf Bing of the NY Metropolitan Opera commented, "dimples of iron." Her 'Desdemona' from Verdi's "Otello" was especially celebrated.
Secondly, and more personally, I was deeply saddened to find out that my ex-manager, whom I have mentioned briefly in the past, died on Friday morning. She was only five or six years older than me. She'd been diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and been through a couple of sessions of chemotherapy. Even though she'd had to undertake a second course and stop work, I had thought she was getting better and would be returning sometime next year, so it was an extremely unpleasant shock. She was a charming, funny, vibrant woman, very genuine and friendly and I liked her a great deal. She was a good boss to work for and was very considerate to me when my father died three years ago. It's a sad loss, and she leaves behind a husband and three young children as well as many friends. I'll miss her.
Which leads me to say to you all - please, do keep a check on your breasts. And if you have any concerns at all, do get a mammogram done. It may cost you a little money, but it's an investment that may save your life.
Secondly, and more personally, I was deeply saddened to find out that my ex-manager, whom I have mentioned briefly in the past, died on Friday morning. She was only five or six years older than me. She'd been diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and been through a couple of sessions of chemotherapy. Even though she'd had to undertake a second course and stop work, I had thought she was getting better and would be returning sometime next year, so it was an extremely unpleasant shock. She was a charming, funny, vibrant woman, very genuine and friendly and I liked her a great deal. She was a good boss to work for and was very considerate to me when my father died three years ago. It's a sad loss, and she leaves behind a husband and three young children as well as many friends. I'll miss her.
Which leads me to say to you all - please, do keep a check on your breasts. And if you have any concerns at all, do get a mammogram done. It may cost you a little money, but it's an investment that may save your life.