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Post by broadwaygal on Jul 10, 2012 23:05:46 GMT -5
It is with great sadness that I have to inform the board that
my dear friend Gisela, passed away earlier today while she was
attending Comic Con in San Diego. I had read on a couple of
websites that a Twilight fan had died while on line to get into
the convention center. A mutual friend contacted me tonight and
confirmed that it was Gisela. I'm in total shock. I can't believe it.
Many of you know her as a devoted Hugh fan, and she was also
a devoted Twilight fan. Some of you met her in San Francisco
and Toronto and before that, during the run of A Steady Rain.
She and I first met at the stage door of TBFO in Australia,
in Sydney, in 2006. We hit it off right away, and became
very close friends. We had many things in common in addition
to Hugh. She was a warm, funny, generous, supportive person.
And she was always there for me. She lived in Kingston, New York,
and would come down to the city anytime to see Hugh, or just
to hang out together.
I can't believe it. I miss her so much!
Cheryl
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Post by nevaeh777 on Jul 11, 2012 0:00:59 GMT -5
Dearest Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you her dear friend, and with her family through this difficult time. I'm so glad that your lives touched to experience the wonderful friendship you had. I know you must miss her terribly, but she'll still be there in every precious memory you both shared. I send big hugs to you and to those of you out there who knew Gisela. God bless.
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Post by jo on Jul 11, 2012 5:13:10 GMT -5
Cheryl,
It is such shocking and sad news! It must be such a painful loss because of the circumstances.
I do remember that you introduced me to her at the Curran stage door in San Francisco, which was just over a year ago. I also remember your saying that you met her in Australia -- was that in Sydney? Did you also happen to introduce her to me then, when you came up to the front to say Hello on Opening Night? Somehow, I have that vague recollection, too.
My thoughts go to her loved ones!
Jo
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Post by broadwaygal on Jul 11, 2012 6:46:50 GMT -5
Nevaeh and Jo, thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Nevaeh, what you wrote was very
comforting to me. Thank you again.
Jo, Gisela and I met at the stage door (actually it was a gate) after the closing performance
in Sydney. I had chatted with Hugh for a minute, and then she and I started talking after he left.
We found out that we both came from New York, and we just hit it off, and became good friends
after that.
Cheryl
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Post by mamaleh on Jul 11, 2012 7:57:23 GMT -5
I was very saddened to learn this awful news from you, Cheryl. I remember her as intelligent and fun. We chatted at various Hugh-related stage doors, and she told a group of us dining together at Smith's all about Twilight, which I had barely heard of at the time. What a terrible, senseless loss. My sympathies to her family and all who knew her.
Ellen
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Post by birchie on Jul 11, 2012 9:49:57 GMT -5
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know her, I do know that the sudden loss of a close friend can not be taken lightly. I hope that your cherished memories of the times you had together will bring you a small measure of comfort during this difficult time. Sue
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Post by carouselkathy on Jul 11, 2012 12:56:07 GMT -5
I remember when Gisela posted here. Many of us were together in the same audiences in Sydney, San Francisco, Toronto, and NYC. I can't recall if I ever met her, but I feel a kinship with all of the fans that come together to enjoy the entertainers they love. Gisela went to Comic Con to enjoy the TWILIGHT panel. She was there for something she loved. It's heartbreaking that she lost her life, and my heart goes out to all of her family and friends. Rest in peace, Gisela.
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Post by njr on Jul 11, 2012 19:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by bandala on Jul 12, 2012 5:50:40 GMT -5
Cheryl, I am so sorry to see this. I JUST read about this morning. I would read Gisela’s posts on FB about how excited she was to go to Comic Con. Then, I read the headline quickly about the accident. She crossed my mind but I never imagined the story was about her. It was such a pleasure to meet her and spend time with you and Stan in SF. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by smallscotsbear on Jul 12, 2012 8:27:00 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
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Post by JH4HJ on Jul 12, 2012 9:27:23 GMT -5
This is so sad. Thank you, Cheryl, for letting us know.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and friends.
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Post by ocjackie on Jul 12, 2012 14:05:08 GMT -5
Although I did not know her, my heart and prayers go out to her family and friends.
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Post by nevaeh777 on Jul 12, 2012 20:12:04 GMT -5
Just wondering sweet Cheryl how you're doing today?
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Post by broadwaygal on Jul 14, 2012 17:03:16 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Nevaeh, for asking how I'm doing. I'm ok, I guess. Still can't quite believe it.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I will pass them along to her family.
Cheryl
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Post by annetter on Jul 14, 2012 20:58:56 GMT -5
Sending condolences Cheryl. I had a couple of very nice stage door conversations with Gisela in Toronto and on Broadway.
Regards
Annette
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Post by ptflynn on Jul 16, 2012 10:51:32 GMT -5
Dear Cheryl,
I just read this sad news. My condolences on the loss of your friend.
Regards,
Fern
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