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- Birth nameFrancine Paula Rubin
- 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.
- SpousesJohn Pascal(1964 - January 7, 1981) (his death)Jerome Offenberg(1958 - 1963) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenLaurie Wenk-Pascal
- RelativesMichael Stewart(Sibling)
- 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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