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Sharon Propson, a publicist at Bantam Doubleday Dell and then Random House for more than 20 years, died on Saturday, November 7. She was 44 and was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago.
Gina Centrello, president & publisher of Random House, called Propson "one of the most talented publicity specialists on our team. A life-long reader and lover of story, Sharon was not only an expert at crafting bestselling book publicity campaigns, but she also had an innate ability to build a trusting collaboration with authors. She possessed a unique mix of tenacity, unwavering optimism, and deep empathy for writers and their stories. Her fierce determination to share information with the world brought some of the world's most renowned authors to countless readers, including Lee Child, Sophie Kinsella, Sister Helen Prejean, Glennon Doyle, Jonathan Kellerman, Kelly Corrigan, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Piper Kerman, Melanie Benjamin, Jodie Patterson, Catherine Steadman, Gail Caldwell, Katie Arnold, Kate Hope Day, Margalit Fox and Jenny Rosenstrach, among many others."
Centrello also said that Propson was "a consummate collaborator. She shared some of her most special gifts with her colleagues--her passion, generous heart, boisterous laugh, her patience, and unwavering attention as she mentored and supported junior staff and colleagues. A steadfast cheerleader, her excitement and incredible energy were contagious. She was an essential member of the Integrated Marketing PR Department and will be deeply missed."
A funeral mass will be held this Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. Eastern at Father Solanus Casey Center, St. Bonaventure Chapel, 1780 Mt. Elliot St., Detroit, Mich.
The family, who include her husband, David Propson, and children Penelope and Theodore, asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Paint a Miracle, 400 Water St., Rochester, Mich. 48307; 248-652-2702 or Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Tex. 75380; 1-877-465-6636.