RIP Lynn Johnson


That was a sad moment, to hear that Lynn had passed away last year, although they didn't say how. I guess that's not our business. RIP, and condolences to her family.

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Sad. I remember thinking when watching 56 that she didn't look well. (Though I have no idea if that had anything to do with her death -- which seemed to be 'a short illness.')

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I just learned. I'm really sorry. She was one of my favorites -- but then they all are!

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I remember her once mentioning some abnormal blood vessels that had been found in her head. I wonder if they had anything to do with her death.

A really sweet lady. She deserved better.

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I just found this article -- a school library has been named for her, and lots of pictures of the dedication. (Article mentions that a film crew was there to film for 63 Up.)

http://www.stsavioursschool.org.uk/library-opened-in-memory-of-lynn-johnson/#more-957

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clickable link:

http://www.stsavioursschool.org.uk/library-opened-in-memory-of-lynn-jo hnson/#more-957

TxMike
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I just found this article -- a school library has been named for her, and lots of pictures of the dedication. (Article mentions that a film crew was there to film for 63 Up.)


What a lovely legacy for a lady who gave so much of herself to library service.

I'll never forget her saying how much she loved teaching children the beauty of books.

I loved the photo of her on the top of the slide with Jackie and Sue:

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/what-56-up-reveals

All these years, I've been dreading the inevitable first loss from the Up cohort. I've "known" them almost all my life.

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So sad. All my best to her family and friends.

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Very sad. My condolences, I'm fond of them all but Lynn was one of my favourites for sure. Rest in Peace x

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I've just watched the 63Up series and I have just found out that she died about 5 years ago. Seeing her at ages 7, 14 and 21, she was absolutely stunning. However her appearance seemed to have dramatically deteriorated by the time she reached 28. I wonder whether this was caused in part by the condition that was mentioned involving veins and blood vessels near her brain. As others have also mentioned, she seemed to rapidly age in that later half of her life. I guess the condition took it's tole on her, regardless of whether or not it contributed to her eventual death.

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