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Jill Kinmont Dies

posted 12 years ago by mswoc
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Jill Kinmont Boothe, Skier in Inspiring Film, Dies at 75
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/sports/skiing/jill-kinmont-boothe-ot her-side-of-the-mountain-skier-dies-at-75.html

The Other Side of the Mountain Fame Dies
Former Olympic skiing hopeful, 75, became a quadriplegic in a race accident in 1955
http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/46345858/ns/sports-olympic_sports/

Jill Kinmont Boothe dies; ski champ was left paralyzed at 18
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/02/jill-kinmont-booth e-dies-other-side-mountain.html

[–] ludances 12 years ago

RIP Jill Kinmont Boothe, a truly inspirational woman. I remember reading about her as a child and seeing the movies and feeling so sad, because she was so young. But she went on to become a great inspiration to so many who have suffered similiar accidents and seemed to have lived a full life.

It happened in Salem....USA

[–] ACusterDecision 12 years ago

I just read that she passed away. This movie and Jill's courageous story inspired me when I was a child.

[–] cliffcarson-1 12 years ago

I will never forget this woman's story. What she must be going through now finally being free of her disability. I'm very happy for her. She impacted a lot of peoples lives.

[–] WarpedRecord 12 years ago

Belated R.I.P. to Jill Kinmont. Her story is an inspiration, and she lived a valiant and fairly long life despite the obstacles.

[–] rondine 11 years ago

Belated "Requiescat in Pace" to Mrs. Jill Kinmont Boothe. I was very young when I saw the movie that told part of her life story. As a young girl, I was so impressed with her courage and her tenacity and I think that she will be missed by many.