Glenna Goodacre, renowned sculptor and mother-in-law to Harry Connick Jr., has died. She was 80.
Goodacre was known for designing the Sacagewea golden dollar coin that went into circulation in 2000, as well as sculpting the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia.
Connick, who is married to Goodacre’s daughter, model Jill Connick, confirmed his mother-in-law’s death on Instagram Tuesday. She died of natural causes at her Santa Fe home on Monday, according to the Associated Press.
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“I write this with a very heavy heart. jill’s mom, glenna goodacre, died last night,” he wrote.
He also quoted his wife in the post, who said, “i lost my mother, hero and best friend today, and my heart is completely broken. she was one of the most celebrated artists of all time,...
Goodacre was known for designing the Sacagewea golden dollar coin that went into circulation in 2000, as well as sculpting the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia.
Connick, who is married to Goodacre’s daughter, model Jill Connick, confirmed his mother-in-law’s death on Instagram Tuesday. She died of natural causes at her Santa Fe home on Monday, according to the Associated Press.
Also Read: Disney Animator Ann Sullivan Dies of Coronavirus at Mptf Nursing Facility
“I write this with a very heavy heart. jill’s mom, glenna goodacre, died last night,” he wrote.
He also quoted his wife in the post, who said, “i lost my mother, hero and best friend today, and my heart is completely broken. she was one of the most celebrated artists of all time,...
- 4/15/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
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