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Francine Pascal

Biography

Francine Pascal

Overview

  • Born
    May 13, 1932 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    July 28, 2024 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (lymphoma)
  • Birth name
    Francine Paula Rubin

Mini bio

  • Francine Pascal was born on May 13, 1932 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Little Crew of Butchers, Save Johanna! and Caitlin. She was married to John Pascal and Jerome Offenberg. She died on July 28, 2024 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Family

  • Spouses
      John Pascal(1964 - January 7, 1981) (his death)
      Jerome Offenberg(1958 - 1963) (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
      Laurie Wenk-Pascal
  • Relatives
      Michael Stewart(Sibling)

Trivia

  • When her husband died from lung cancer, Francine channeled her grief into writing. She launched the Sweet Valley High series in 1982, which became a huge best-seller.
  • Father was an auctioneer.
  • Along with her husband John they wrote a Broadway musical, George M!, with her brother Michael Stewart.
  • Graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism.
  • Began her career writing for magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, Modern Screen and True Confessions.

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