Eileen Carson Schatz (update)

Over the past year the BIB has reported (24 May 2018, 31 Aug. 2018, 20 May 2019) on the battle of Eileen Carson, wife of Mark Schatz, against the onset of pancreatic cancer. Two months ago it was announced that treatment had been unable to halt its progress. John Lawless has now published on Bluegrass Today the sad news that Eileen Carson died on Wednesday 10 July, after a benefit concert in her honour.

Update 14 July: Laura Ruth Lewis, who set up the GoFundMe campaign that raised over $100,000 in aid of the Schatzes, writes (with this link):

All are invited to Eileen's Celebration of Life on Monday July 15th at Lasting Tributes, 814 Bestgate Rd. in Annapolis, MD 21401. Gathering at 10am, Service at 11am. At Eileen's request, black with classy sparkles are encouraged, and rhinestones would be wonderful. Please carpool if possible. Reception to follow with music, dance, laughter, and love at Unity By The Bay, 4 Pointless Forest Trail, Annapolis, MD 21409.