# TubaDiva has passed away **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 3, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121 "2020-07-03T00:59:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/402 "2020-07-07T13:32:04Z")
So very sad. ---
**Author:** ![Tfletch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tfletch1/32/5340_2.png) [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/403 "2020-07-07T15:32:14Z")
> [@Flopnoodle](#): > > Lurker first over a dozen years, finally registered with the transition, all thanks to her. > The words to express my feelings don’t belong on this forum. You will be missed. Same here. This is very shocking and sad. ---
**Author:** ![Archeonomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7cd45c/32.png) [@Archeonomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archeonomist)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/404 "2020-07-07T18:48:45Z")
Sad news indeed. And way too early. ---
**Author:** ![artemis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@artemis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/artemis)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/405 "2020-07-07T20:41:51Z")
It’s been a shockingly long time since I last checked the 'Dope, but I had a feeling I needed to come back. Now I know why. Not only do I encounter this spiffy new board, I come across this very sad news. TubaDiva will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved her. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/406 "2020-07-07T23:07:59Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > I don’t think this is the place to be pushing people about signing up for memberships. Start another thread, perhaps, you know? Yeah, she wanted this board to go on, but it just seems tacky to do it here “Pushing people”?? Don’t worry, your $8 fortune is safe. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/407 "2020-07-08T03:46:43Z")
No please, do not contribute to that account. That was one only Jenny had access to withdraw from so it would not be effective. I do know the situation **basslinemz** refers to and Jenny’s mother really could use some help from those who can afford to give (Jenny did a lot for her mother, who has medical issues). But we need some direction. **Mark** , can you help us? Dewey Finn, Jenny introduced me to the character you are named for. The world is small. Hugs. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/408 "2020-07-08T13:25:45Z")
Seeing so many “It’s been a while since we’ve seen…” notices is heartwarming. This place has really meant a lot to so many over the decades, and it’s hard to believe what a huge part of it was due to TubaDiva. I’ve had very little interaction with her, and was just oblivious to the amount of love and effort she poured into this place. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/409 "2020-07-08T23:15:59Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > I don’t think this is the place to be pushing people about signing up for memberships. Start another thread, perhaps, you know? Yeah, she wanted this board to go on, but it just seems tacky to do it here. > [@TreacherousCretin](#): > > “Pushing people”?? Don’t worry, your $8 fortune is safe. Moderating: a moderator has already said to keep sniping out of this thread. I really don’t want to have to moderate this thread any more. Can’t people behave in this one thread at least? Any more and I’ll be sorely tempted to just call it trolling and suspend until we sort it out later. Eventually. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/410 "2020-07-08T23:56:03Z")
Wow! So sorry to hear this. ---
**Author:** ![basslinemz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/958977/32.png) [@basslinemz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/basslinemz)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/411 "2020-07-09T00:59:39Z")
Unfortunately, I’ve got nothing new to add - I’ve reached out to Jenny’s mother, who is still devastated over this, to offer whatever assistance she might need, but she’s not really ready for that yet. It may take a little time to make sure we do things right and give her family the time they need - I will update on this thread once I’ve got something more, hopefully soon. ---
**Author:** ![capybara](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/capybara/32/202_2.png) [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/412 "2020-07-09T20:46:13Z")
Heartbreaking. Nice to see some ancient names popping up (Satan OMG), but wish the circumstances were better. She was the spine of the board. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/413 "2020-07-10T00:56:04Z")
McCaff …7 years! So cool that TD’s memorial thread has drawn back so many long absent posters. I bet that would have pleased her. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/414 "2020-07-10T03:06:17Z")
Oh my God. I just talked to Jenny like a week ago on Facebook and, just like always, she helped to make everything right. She was absolutely a force to be reckoned with. To say she’d be sorely missed is a huge understatement, but I cannot thing of anything more befitting. My sincerest condolences to all of her loved ones… there’ll never be another like her. May she rest in peace. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/415 "2020-07-10T18:05:23Z")
I’m so very sorry to hear this. I’m in a state of shock. RIP, Jenny. ---
**Author:** ![Moris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moris/32/2846_2.png) [@Moris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moris)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/416 "2020-07-11T00:18:57Z")
Sad, sad news. At loss for words. ---
**Author:** ![Truman\_Burbank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/417 "2020-07-11T01:40:41Z")
I am so sorry. I also recently found out that Maggie the Ocelot passed (I was pretty out of it during my own parallel battle). Nothing like getting attached to Dopers to be reminded of the finite time we are allotted. I really appreciate having you all in my life this way. Tuba Diva was a big part of our online society here and will be sorely missed. And goodbye, Maggie. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/418 "2020-07-11T03:14:08Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > > [@TreacherousCretin](#): > > > > “Pushing people”?? Don’t worry, your $8 fortune is safe. > > Moderating: a moderator has already said to keep sniping out of this thread. I really don’t want to have to moderate this thread any more. Can’t people behave in this one thread at least? Any more and I’ll be sorely tempted to just call it trolling and suspend until we sort it out later. Eventually. I sincerely apologize. ---
**Author:** ![CreaseMunky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@CreaseMunky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CreaseMunky)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/419 "2020-07-12T19:20:53Z")
Wow. I should check in around here more often. Very sad and shocking news. Condolences to everyone that loves her. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/420 "2020-07-16T19:58:49Z")
I hate this news and I hate that I’m so late in hearing it. RIP, Jenny. Thanks for throwing responsibility to the wind that one time and encouraging me to apply to me a mod. I laughed and laughed and laughed. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121/421 "2020-07-17T12:51:53Z")
Logging on here for the first time in many months, and just hearning this very sad news right now. As shocked and sad as I am (and then shocked again to be so saddened by the death of someone I didn’t know), this sentence touched me tremendously: > [@manhattan](#): > > She loved all you guys, you know. Thank you, **manhattan**. That truly does help. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121.md?page=22)