I did hear about theda's passing. Haven't read her story yet though. Will have to today.
yeah it was very sad my mw from DD2s birth was one of Thedas best friends, which is how i came to know about her. she battled for 13 years with the disease and eventually couldn't take it anymore :/ her mum also took the story to Today Tonight in the hope of raising awareness that it does in fact exist here in Aus.