Word: woestendiek
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...ulcer, she ignored doctors' protests, ran the paper from her bed, ordering stories, discussing projects, arguing with editors by phone. By taking it easy and following a strict diet, she could have cured her ulcer without an operation. "But she wanted the surgery," said Newsday Editorial Director Bill Woestendiek. "She said she wanted to live her life her way or not live at all." So last week she was wheeled into the operating room. Bleeding from the first surgery required two more operations within 24 hours. That night she died...