I think.. my heart just stopped..

[IryokuAtae]

This was posted on the Cher.com forum.. I dont know if it's true.. but if it is.. then I dont know what to say.

www.njherald.com/47100148247207.php

[topdog]

Many blessings to Pattie's family. I never knew it, but Pattie only live about 40 minutes away from me here in Northwestern , N.J.

[Jan]

You're not alone Tim..I was completely devastated.. I've not only seen Patti sing alongside Cher for so many yrs but I've had the honor to meet her sev times before Cher's concerts..she's a doll..and her performing is just so enthusiastic..Loved her kicks she did !! ..She got crowds so into it..She looked incredible for her age too..even saw her w/Cher at a NYC taping once for SNL yrs upon yrs ago..Just hope she was not badly injured or anything..is an autopsy gonna be done? SO sad..Rest in Peace and my heartfelt sympathy to her family and Cher:( JAN

[Gabrielle]

Wow, what a shocker! This is such sad news. I can't believe it. Patty will truely be missed. She was such a great person, full of enthusiasm. What a shame.

Here are some photos that Jan wanted me to post of her w/ Patty and her autographed shirt:

[DEE]

heard this sad new last night...just couldn't believe it. I loved watching Patti perform she was always so full of life and energy! What a shame, so young and so much talent. God bless her family and friends at this sad time.
DEE

[JR007]

This is horrible news... Very sad to lose her at such a young age.
My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. Johnny

[davidbarryfan]

I was so stunned and sad all day yesterday. I just can't believe she's gone. It's like a part of Cher that's missing. I don't understand how it happened, she was only 54 and found unresponsive. I saw her on David Letterman on youtube with Darlene Love and it was just last month! She looked beautiful and healthy as always. I can't imagine how this happened.

I'd love to see all pics of Patti. How about we post some here?

Here's the video with Darlene Love on the David Letterman show and Patti is one of the back up singers closest to Darlene. She was beautiful. This was one of her final performances... probably the final time she was seen in public but I don't know if she did anymore singing since then.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W3C_xOPT9M

[Jan]

Gosh just was looking over old playbills and came across when I also saw her in Smokey Joes Cafe..I still cannot believe she is gone.. Gaby will be posting the link hopefully tonite for me (I stink at computers)for the guestbook..Pls all Cher fans sign it..We love u and miss u so!

[Gabrielle]

Here is the link to Patty's obituary, where you can sign her guestbook:
obits.nj.com/StarLedger/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=89300235

[Jan]

Thx Gab! Appreciate it..Sue..Kindly paste this atop the pg for a while..Also many I know emailed me re: the public viewing they're having at a later date..I know many fans want to link up here on the east coast..We'll see as it gets closer..they don't even have a date yet..sounds like a future thing..But did get everyone's emails about it so thought I'd just post..

[Susanelizabeth28]

This is such sad news. Thanks for the email on this Jan. As I told Jan I was actually in Hershey when I got her email via my phone. I just got home today (was in Pittsburgh after Hershey) which is why I did not get anything up on the front page until tonight.
Susan

[Jan]

Your homepage tribute is really beautiful Sue..I loved it as I am sure many other fans did as well..Let's try to post when anyone hears when the "Public viewing is" ..myself and I know dozens of other fans will be there in her support

[Jan]

Hey guys

George said the Public Memorial has NOT happened yet..It was mentioned in yesterday's NJ Herald apparantly..pls post if anyone hears when it will be held though..
Also if anyone has copy of yesterday's Herald they can scan would ROCK..I hear it made the cover and had Erick Bennie and some posts from Cher.com in the article..would love to see..