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Suzie Wilson(1953-1996)

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Suzie Shapiro Wilson was born in 1953. Suzie and Mike Wilson got married in 1976. Together, they had five children: Daniel Ben Wilson, Jon Wilson, Joel Wilson, Mara Wilson, and Anna Wilson. One day, while she was in the shower, Suzie discovered a lump in her breast. On March 10, 1995, Suzie was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer was in Stage 4 when the doctors found it. She underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Suzie Wilson lost her battle with breast cancer on April 26, 1996 while Mara was filming Matilda (1996). Mara bravely finished the movie, which was dedicated to Suzie.
BornNovember 12, 1953
DiedApril 26, 1996(42)
BornNovember 12, 1953
DiedApril 26, 1996(42)
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  • Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz, Kiami Davael, Pam Ferris, Liam Kearns, Rhea Perlman, Jacqueline Steiger, and Mara Wilson in Matilda (1996)
    Matilda
    7.0
    • dedicatee: For Suzie Wilson
    • 1996

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  • Born
    • November 12, 1953
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • April 26, 1996
    • Burbank, California, USA(breast cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Mike Wilson1976 - April 26, 1996 (her death, 5 children)
  • Children
      Mara Wilson
  • Relatives
    • Ben Shapiro(Niece or Nephew)

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    At first Suzie and Mike refused to let Mara act, but they reluctantly agreed after Mara persisted.
  • Quotes
    [on her diagnosis with Breast Cancer] I've never had anyone look at me like I was dead before.
  • Trademark
    Her courageous soul.
  • Nickname
    • Suzie

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