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Esta "Essie" Schlick (born I believe Esta Benjamin, then Esta Rosenberg) died about an hour ago, at the age of I believe 76, surrounded by family. She's survived by her husband, a sister, two kids, and two grandkids, all of whom she loved very much, and she frequently said so.

It's really hard not to be with my family right now. I have to wait another 8 hours.