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Massachusetts woman writes her own obituary, leaving her grieving family laughing at her wit
Linda Murphy, 60, of Massachusetts, wrote her own obituary before dying of Bulbar ALS, filling it with jokes about her life, marriage, and love of food. Her family shared it with local news, where it went viral for its humor and life-affirming message about kindness.
Source: Massachusetts woman writes her own obituary, leaving her grieving family laughing at her wit — Upworthy
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 9, 2026.
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