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ObituariesIn Remembrance: Kelsey Simon Libner ’94 Died on December 16 2024 View full imageKelsey Simon Libner passed away on December 16, 2024, in New York City. He was 52. After earning a master's degree in information science, Kelsey conducted research that lay the groundwork for the surge in artificial intelligence technology. He was also the creator and editor of Finasteride Watch, a website that provides information on the potential dangers of finasteride, a drug prescribed for male-pattern hair loss and enlarged prostate. A full tribute to Kelsey was posted by the Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation on January 20, 2025. |
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Lieber Kelsey,
ich schreibe das in der Hoffnung, dass du es lesen kannst, wo auch immer du jetzt bist. Ich habe erst vor wenigen Wochen erfahren, was passiert ist, und bin sehr geschockt. Exakt heute vor einem Jahr warst du in Köln. Ich erinnere mich an kleine Details wie die Playlist, den Besuch in einem “slightly sophisticated” Café, daran, wie wir Paul Celan gelesen haben, an die Bücher, die du dagelassen hast. Auch wenn wir unterschiedlicher Meinung auseinandergegangen sind, hatte ich gehofft, dein Glück würde anhalten. Ich wünsche dir, dass du jetzt glücklich bist, dass du frei bist und nicht mehr kämpfen musst. Irgendwann werde ich nach New York kommen, im Central Park spazieren gehen und an dich denken.
Kelsey and I met on a class zoom during the pandemic, after a series of beautiful musical performances, around the holidays. He reached out afterward, and I was so glad he did, because it was a chance to get to know a thoughtful, caring, astute classmate. He had taken on the mission of reaching out to press to write about the hazards of Finasteride. His willingness to share his own story, his breadth of knowledge about the drug industry and journalism, were impressive, but he didn't let that get in the way from seeking more information and insight navigating journalist. He was savvy and caring and I was so glad to meet him. I'm so sorry to hear this news and will remember his light and sense of mission.