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Rest In Peace Gloria Vanderbilt

Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:57:09 GMT

Anderson revealed on CNN this morning that she died. She was 95. He took her to the hospital weeks ago with severe stomach pain. Doctors told her she had stomach cancer that had metastasized.

Anderson said she was an extraordinary woman and she was. He was very lucky to have her for so long, but I'm sure he is still heartbroken.

Re: Rest In Peace Gloria Vanderbilt

Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:59:19 GMT

I couldn't have handled him talking about her. Hits way too close to home.

My Mom and I both read the book he did with Gloria and watched the documentary together. I gave my Mom an autographed copy of the book as a gift.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:03:58 GMT

Before anyone scolds me, that does happen here-I was creating my thread at the same time as the other one. Think they were two minutes apart.

I did check first to see if there already was one, at the time there wasn't.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:07:04 GMT

She was a icon....everyone knows the GV brand (even sells at Costco regularly). Stomach cancer metastasized...sad. Sending wishes for comfort and peace to her family and friends.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:14:20 GMT

Aww, no one can blame you for starting a thread. It takes me 15 mins sometimes to post one simple sentence. And by that time the thread has already taken a different turn.

You have a different perspective on her death because you are still mourning your mother's and together you had something in common with Gloria--you both enjoyed her.

I know you are missing your mother and I hope it helps you to talk about her as much as you want to.

Edited for typo AND it took me 9 mins from the time I read your post.....!

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MarnieRez3 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:20:43 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21
I couldn't possibly "scold" you for anything, lovely lady. You always post such great fashion photos and thoughtful messages! Duplicate posts are a sign that we have really smart, efficient and news-savvy men and women here. ❤

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Diva on The Q — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:25:15 GMT

Gloria Vanderbilt led a very full and interesting life. There is a documentary featuring mother and son on HBO called "Nothing Left Unsaid". I highly recommend it.

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momtochloe — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:41:30 GMT

I am a big fan of both Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper. This is a loving tribute to her he created and grab a kleenex you are going to need it especially at the end:

https://twitter.com/joshscampbell/status/1140626396919635968

Please know this link is safe to open. Josh Campbell is a CNN contributor.

Rest in Peace Gloria. The world is a bit less bright with your passing.

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golding76 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:28:06 GMT

mtc,

Thank you for connecting us to this extraordinary tribute to a very loved mother and public figure. Very moving.

The similar giggle had me giggling along with them.

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godi — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:41:14 GMT

A fashion icon. I remember the craze for her jeans in the 70s.

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Diva on The Q — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:53:01 GMT

I remember her fragrance called Vanderbilt. I used to wear it years ago.

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mousiegirl — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:02:02 GMT

The irony is sometimes one can live too long, a year sooner and she probably would have just gone to sleep instead of having to endure the pain of cancer. My MIL lived to 99, began to sleep a lot then just didn't wake up one day.

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cowboy sam — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:04:26 GMT

@godi

I am wearing her brand of jeans right now...love them!

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aroc3435 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:05:42 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 A very classy, talented, artistic, courageous lady. She had much to put up with growing up and then survived the tragedy of one son who committed suicide. Glad that she had Anderson Cooper, another son, around for her in her final time. She had a life well lived, despite many daunting challenges.

@godi I still purchase and wear her jeans exclusively. For me, they are the best fit, price point, and wear very well.

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ripka junkie — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:05:44 GMT

@mousiegirl

Sorry about your MIL but that is the way I way to go, just go to sleep.

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mousiegirl — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:07:16 GMT

@ripka junkie wrote:
@mousiegirl

Sorry about your MIL but that is the way I way to go, just go to sleep.

@ripka junkie Yes, if only everyone could go the way my MIL did. My mother passed while sitting in a chair, bleeding in the brain, no pain for either of them.

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aroc3435 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:10:43 GMT

@cowboy sam We must have been writing at the same time. I, too, have her jeans on right now. They look so nice, and I love the natural waistline for me.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:15:47 GMT

This just came through on my Facebook feed. Within the article was a beautiful video tribute by her son, Anderson Cooper.

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Free2be — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:19:43 GMT

The books about her life are very interesting. A fascinating woman. She had a lovely way of speaking and what she said was so honest and gracious. Anderson was also gracious and loving for sharing her with us.

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sidsmom — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:29:07 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
I am a big fan of both Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper. This is a loving tribute to her he created and grab a kleenex you are going to need it especially at the end:

https://twitter.com/joshscampbell/status/1140626396919635968

Please know this link is safe to open. Josh Campbell is a CNN contributor.

Rest in Peace Gloria. The world is a bit less bright with your passing.

@momtochloe

The tribute is so powerful.

The way he had ‘Shake-Voice’ at the end...I lost it.

You know, her past life definitely had many ups/downs...and I’m sure

at the time, many were judging negatively. Maybe today, her life should

be a lesson for all of uson the outside looking in to the many celebrities

we hear/read about. All the money/glamour...at the end of the day,

she just wants to be happy & in love..like the rest of us.