Ann Lurie, the renowned Chicago philanthropist, has died

Ann Lurie, the renowned Chicago philanthropist, has died

CHICAGO – Ann Lurie, the prolific philanthropist whose donations benefitted medical treatment and research in Chicago and around the world, has died at the age of 79 on Monday from complications from a recent illness, according to a Northwestern University news release.Lurie was born and raised in Florida, where she worked in public health and moved to Chicago in 1973 where she worked as a pediatric intensive care nurse at the former Children's Memorial Hospital.

'Her unwavering dedication and generous contributions to our organization touched countless lives and will continue to be a source of inspiration to us all, and her absence will be deeply felt,' said Dr. Tom Shanley, Lurie Children's president and CEO, in a statement.She's also served as a lifetime member of the Board of Trustees at Northwestern University, where she's also given funding for the school's cancer center and medical research.

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