Today's Blind Items - Kindness
A woman on her death bed has about two weeks to live according to her doctors. She is unable to walk, ravaged by brain cancer, and was basically sent home for hospice care until she dies, which will be very soon.
The woman is in her mid 50's and has been a lifelong fan of a certain former A+ list singer/television star who is now a B list casino and Vegas mainstay. She has been listening to his music and watching his videos to sustain her during the final stages of her illness.
The woman's husband, desperate to try to help his wife get through this awful time, decided that it would be a huge boost to his wife if she could somehow talk to this entertainer. Not knowing how to get in touch, or knowing anyone in show business at all, he sent a message through the entertainer's website, basically a "Hail Mary" pass explaining the situation and that there wasn't much time, and asked if there was some way for the busy entertainer to please get in touch with the woman and provide a few words of cheer.
Four days later, the entertainer personally called the woman. No fanfare, just a call to ask how she was doing and thank her for her support all these years.
Needless to say, the simple call meant the world to her and gave a wonderful lift at a very dark time.
16 comments:
Donny Osmond?
Wayne Newton
Donny Osmond
I'll go with Donny on this one. Wayne Newton appeals to a generation one older than us farts in our fifties.
Timeline makes me think Donny Osmond too.
Since when does a hospice send people home?
You can be at home but on hospice care.
Donny sounds good for this.
I agree on Donny Osmond and that's awesome.
Donny O used to pass thru my hometown (Rapid City SD) once a year or so back in the 80's. My dad bumped into him and said he was super nice. They got to talking & discovered they shAred the sAne birthday. A year later they bumped into each other again & Donny remembered him & was again a really nice guy.
It *is* nice, but a phone call? That's not exactly an epic gesture. At least send the lady some flowers.
hate kindness blinds, came here just to say that, carry on
I agree with the Donny guess. He always comes off as a nice guy. Even if the Wayne Newton timeline worked he just comes off as to obnoxious to due this.
It's Donny and it precious!
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