Phillyist: Sad News

MCF

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:58:00 -0500

I was a semi-regular reader of Sarcasmo's Corner and am shocked and saddened to read this. I hadn't visited that site in a few days, and had to click through a few sites before I reached this one to learn what had happened. :( She will definitely be missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Xander

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:16:06 -0500

I'm afraid I didn't know her myself, but I recently played through 'Slouching Toward Bedlam', and it honestly saddens me that I'll never be able to thank her for that myself. I'll be sure never to forget it though, and I wish the family well at this time and what lies ahead for them all.

tamara in houston

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:18:54 -0500

My prayers are with her family.

Mikey

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:00:28 -0500

Shocked indeed. A good person has left us

Ed

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:24:29 -0500

I was absolutely shell-shocked by the news of Star's passing and I will truly miss her. Star had the uncanny ability to make anyone smile and that is how I always think of her. She didn't have to do anything or say anything. It was infectious -- just by the mere act of seeing her it could really brighten your day. The world has truly lost one its bright stars and it breaks my heart to think that she is gone.

Darren

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:54:04 -0500

I only knew Star via email and her work but I'm saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.

JtH

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:08:21 -0500

Although she was thousands of miles away she made my morning coffee break here in Sydney each day. I will miss her input in this work a day world. My thoughts to her family and friends.

JtH

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:06:01 -0500

Although she was thousands of miles away she made my morning coffee break here in Sydney each day. I will miss her input in this work a day world. My thoughts to her family and friends.

Liz

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:46:08 -0500

i worked with star at a previous employer a few years back. i too remember her kind heart and that she was always fun to be around. my thoughts and prayyers go out to her family, friends and boyfriend.

Casey

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:06:31 -0500

She'll really be missed.

Marc Lostracco

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:57:47 -0500

It's sometimes sad that people don't really know how much they are appreciated until after they're gone, but Star is honoured by the stories she leaves. I didn't know her, but I read through her archive and her other sites, and I am saddened by the loss of such an enthusiastic, charming voice who truly cared about adding something positive to the lives of her readership. My thoughts are with those she leaves behind, who will hopefully be comforted by the memories she left. Marc Torontoist

xaosDC

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:51:59 -0500

Star really looks like she lit up every room she walked in to. Best wishes to her friends and family.

jen carlson / gothamist

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:22:31 -0500

i was so sad to hear about this, and i'm so sorry for your loss.

lisa brenner

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:43:01 -0500

to star's family and friends, my thoughts and love go out to you. i am so sorry for your terrible loss. lisa brenner LAist

Austinist Justin

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:35:34 -0500

condolences to her family and friends. :(

howard

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:25:10 -0500

Star was one of my first and most memorable real life connections from the online world. Her charm was as infectious in real life as it was in her web presence. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who feels the pain of her absence tonight.

Dennis G. Jerz

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:51:10 -0500

"Chaos treads the halls of Bedlam; her work is evident everywhere..."

philly_jonathan

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:49:18 -0500

What terrible, awful news. Thanks for all your help while I was with Phillyist, Star, and to the rest of you, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Phillyist emeritus Jonathan

Paul O'Brian

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:37:57 -0500

What shocking, awful news. Was there a charity Star was particularly fond of? I'd love to make a donation in her name.

Eve Batey

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:20:28 -0500

I am so, so sad and sorry to hear this. Star was just great. I'm speechless, and will be thinking of you all. Love, SFist emerita Eve

joshua

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:00:57 -0500

i'm so sorry. it's very sad.

Henry David

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:37:21 -0500

My thoughts and prayers go to her family at this time. Henry David LAist

Lena

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:18:55 -0500

I'm so sad to hear this news. My prayers and condolence go out to her family and loved ones.

Sommer Mathis

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:23:19 -0500

Everyone in D.C. is terribly saddened by this news. Star was such a talented woman. Please know that we're all thinking of her, her friends, family, and colleagues.

odam

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:11:48 -0500

we in austin are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Star's family and friends. She will be missed.

David Topping

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:02:31 -0500

Much love from all of us here in Toronto to all of Star's family and friends. We'll all miss her...