Linda Brossi Murphy
Linda Brossi Murphy, a resident of Massachusetts, passed away on September 21 at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease. Before her death, she wrote her own obituary reflecting on her life, sharing her experiences with the illness, and conveying love and encouragement to her family, friends, and even strangers. Her heartfelt message garnered significant attention, including coverage on the Today Show, and was published by her funeral home shortly after her passing. In her writing, she emphasized the importance of family, urged others to embrace life, and encouraged donations to Compassionate Care ALS, requesting that people honor her memory by spreading joy to others, such as by giving lottery tickets to strangers. Additionally, Murphy donated her brain and spinal cord to Massachusetts General Hospital in hopes of aiding ALS research.
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Linda Brossi Murphy from Massachusetts passed away on September 21, at the age of 60, after a heroic battle with the disease ALS.
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