Heartbreaking Instagram Post: NYC Mom Announces Own Death, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Love and Generosity
Casey McIntyre, a 38-year-old Brooklyn mom and publisher at Razorbill, announced her own death in a heartbreaking Instagram post before passing away from ovarian cancer. She expressed her deep love for her friends and family and described the last five months spent in home hospice as "magical." Her husband, Andrew Gregory, shared that McIntyre had intended to list the comforts and joys of her life but was unable to due to her declining health. The post went viral, receiving thousands of likes and touching comments. McIntyre is remembered as a beloved family woman and an "inveterate New Yorker." A memorial service is scheduled for December 2nd, and mourners are encouraged to anonymously purchase and forgive medical debt through the charity RIP Medical Debt.