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Jul 30, 2013 · The mother of NPR host Scott Simon passed away from cancer late Monday night following a vigil observed by her son both physically, by her bedside in a Chicago hospital and on Twitter, where he...
Apr 1, 2015 · His 140-character observances of the life and death of his mother led to a new book, “Unforgettable: A Son, A Mother and the Lessons of a Lifetime.” Simon joins Gwen Ifill for a conversation ...
Mar 31, 2015 · His series of 140-character observances about the remarkable life and poignant death of Patricia Lyons Simon Newman captured the imagination, and led him to the book “Unforgettable: A Son, a Mother and the Lessons of a Lifetime.”
Jul 30, 2013 · Simon's mother, Patricia Lyons Simon Newman, entered a Chicago hospital on July 21 and died Monday night. She was 84 years old. You wake up and realize: you weren't dreaming.
Apr 9, 2015 · NPR's Scott Simon pens tribute to mother after sharing her last moments on Twitter. The radio journalist documented his dying mother’s wit and wisdom over social media in 2013. Now he turns to ...
Jul 30, 2013 · For the past two weeks, Simon, of NPR's "Saturday Weekend Edition," has been tweeting about the looming death of his 84-year-old mother, a former "show girl" who died just short of her 85th birthday in Chicago of undetermined causes.
May 14, 2019 · PORTLAND, Maine — Scott Simon’s mother was a pistol, but she did not have an easy life. Her husband had a drinking problem; so did her ex-husband. Just keeping a roof over her head was a challenge.
