Nelly's Sister Loses Battle With Leukemia - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MissZero · 03-24-2005, 03:20 PM

Jennifer Schaeffer - Clear Channel Online & Music Radio

A sad, hard battle has come to an end for Nelly's family. According to KBTV-4 and a press release, the rapper's sister, 30-year-old Jackie Donahue, died Thursday morning from leukemia.

Donahue was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March of 2001. Three month later, she was in remission, until a relapse in January 2003.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Nelly and his family during this difficult time," Texas' Ford Park/SMG said in a press release. Nelly was scheduled to perform at the arena Thursday evening before the news of his sisterâ€™s passing.

Nelly had recently been an advocate for bone marrow transplants, which his sister would have needed to survive.

No other concert or any funeral details have been announced.

MissZero · 03-24-2005, 03:21 PM

this is sooo sad....I read many articles about Nelly and his sister and them tryin to get more people out to donate bone marrow to others with the disease. my condolences tot he family

Hollow · 03-24-2005, 06:21 PM

MissZero · 03-24-2005, 07:46 PM

heres a picture of the two of them back when they started the Jesus 4 Jackie organization in hopes to encourage marrow donors (especially African-American donors because they are harder to match)

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Jrnygrl · 03-24-2005, 09:41 PM

Sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace.

SBTB Geek · 03-25-2005, 03:08 AM

I've been following this case for a few years now. I know Jillian Barberie (formerly of Good Day Live) has gotten really involved with this marrow situation locally after she met Nelly and his sister. It's so sad to see her struggle end this way, but at least she is in a better place.

I wish their family the best, and I praise Nelly for starting this program. Although it wasn't successful in finding a match for his sister, Jes Us 4 Jackie has helped many others.

crystals · 03-25-2005, 03:12 AM

That is so sad. My condolences to Nelly and his family.

Rhiannon · 03-25-2005, 11:19 AM

that's sad. Hopefully he will do something to raise awareness about leukemia aimed toward young people.

MissZero · 03-25-2005, 06:47 PM

I just read that she had two young kids

03-24-2005, 03:20 PM	#1
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	Nelly's Sister Loses Battle With Leukemia Jennifer Schaeffer - Clear Channel Online & Music Radio A sad, hard battle has come to an end for Nelly's family. According to KBTV-4 and a press release, the rapper's sister, 30-year-old Jackie Donahue, died Thursday morning from leukemia. Donahue was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in March of 2001. Three month later, she was in remission, until a relapse in January 2003. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Nelly and his family during this difficult time," Texas' Ford Park/SMG said in a press release. Nelly was scheduled to perform at the arena Thursday evening before the news of his sisterâ€™s passing. Nelly had recently been an advocate for bone marrow transplants, which his sister would have needed to survive. No other concert or any funeral details have been announced.
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03-24-2005, 07:46 PM	#4
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	heres a picture of the two of them back when they started the Jesus 4 Jackie organization in hopes to encourage marrow donors (especially African-American donors because they are harder to match) [IMG][/IMG]

03-25-2005, 03:12 AM	#7
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	That is so sad. My condolences to Nelly and his family.
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03-25-2005, 11:19 AM	#8
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	that's sad. Hopefully he will do something to raise awareness about leukemia aimed toward young people.
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03-24-2005, 03:21 PM	#2
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	this is sooo sad....I read many articles about Nelly and his sister and them tryin to get more people out to donate bone marrow to others with the disease. my condolences tot he family

03-24-2005, 06:21 PM	#3
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406

03-24-2005, 09:41 PM	#5
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace.

03-25-2005, 03:08 AM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I've been following this case for a few years now. I know Jillian Barberie (formerly of Good Day Live) has gotten really involved with this marrow situation locally after she met Nelly and his sister. It's so sad to see her struggle end this way, but at least she is in a better place. I wish their family the best, and I praise Nelly for starting this program. Although it wasn't successful in finding a match for his sister, Jes Us 4 Jackie has helped many others.

03-25-2005, 06:47 PM	#9
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	I just read that she had two young kids