Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

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Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby Richard Kaufman » September 14th, 2014, 4:06 pm

I don't normally list deaths of spouses, however I spent a great deal of my adolescence in the home of Harry and Rene Lorayne at 62 Jane Street in the West Village of Manhattan, first illustrating "Afterthoughts" and later as Harry taught me to write and edit.

It's hard for me to imagine Harry without Rene. I'm sure this is a very tough blow for him at age 88 (she must have been near his age).

Please post your condolences here.
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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby AJM » September 14th, 2014, 4:37 pm

So sorry to hear this sad news - my sincere condolences to Mr Lorayne.

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Postby Y\'s-guy » September 14th, 2014, 4:46 pm

I was very sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Lorayne. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May time heal your pain.

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Postby Evan Shuster » September 14th, 2014, 5:48 pm

I am so, so, so sorry to hear this news. My heartfelt condolences to you and Robert, Harry.

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Postby Bill Marquardt » September 14th, 2014, 6:09 pm

Truly sad news. My sincerest condolences to Mr. Lorayne and family.

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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby luigimar » September 14th, 2014, 6:22 pm

My sincere condolences to you and your son, Mr Lorayne! Hope the Light of the Universe shines on you soon and find confort in your life without that other person that made you whole...
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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby erdnasephile » September 14th, 2014, 7:13 pm

Mr. Lorayne: I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife. My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Robert.

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Postby brianarudolph » September 14th, 2014, 7:16 pm

My deepest sympathies to you and to your son, Mr. Lorayne.

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Postby Tom Gilbert » September 14th, 2014, 8:52 pm

Very sad news. Condolences to Harry and Robert.

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Postby Michael Kamen » September 15th, 2014, 12:26 am

So saddened to hear of this Harry, sincerest condolences. Fond memories of you on the many Saturdays at the 42nd St. Cafeteria. I only remember Rene from her lovely picture you included in Close Up Card Magic -- one felt one knew you both.
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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby jjsanvert » September 15th, 2014, 2:22 am

Really sorry Harry. My deepest condoleances.

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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby Matthew Field » September 15th, 2014, 4:31 am

Very saddened to learn of this. Rene was an assistant to Harry on stage, I believe at the Little Club.

My condolences to you and Robert, Harry.

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Postby Tom Frame » September 15th, 2014, 12:19 pm

Harry, I'm so sorry to hear about Rene's passing. My condolences to you and Robert.

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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby Dustin Stinett » September 15th, 2014, 6:06 pm

My thoughts are with you Harry. I never met Rene, but I feel like I knew her through your stories about your vacation trips with Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft. I always loved to read those; what wonderful memories you will always have.
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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby J-Mac » September 16th, 2014, 2:08 am

Condolences Harry. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby Mike Remington » September 19th, 2014, 3:50 am

Very sorry to hear this. I just finished reading Before I Forget where the importance of their relationship shines through many of the stories.

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Re: Harry Lorayne's Wife Rene has Died

Postby Smurf » September 20th, 2014, 10:24 am

Harry,

My sympathies to you and your family during this time.

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