Lauren Ann O’Neill of Los Angeles, CA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, after a fierce battle with cancer, she was 36 years old. She died at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA. Lauren lived the last 8 years with a rare and incurable form of cancer, Synovial Sarcoma.
Lauren O’Neill Cancer Journey
Lauren O’Neill found a way to live completely and passionately despite being diagnosed with cancer because she was determined not to let it stop her from pursuing her aspirations. Happy memories with her friends and time spent with her family characterized her dying days.
Lauren O’Neill GoFundMe
Lexi O’Neill created a fundraiser via GoFundMe to help fulfill her burial wishes, celebrate her life, and support her partner and sister who have cared for her. According to the page, O’Neill’s intentions were to be buried and interred at The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY, where she could remain close to her friends, family, and cherished artistic community. She also imagined a joyful reunion of her new and old acquaintances in New York City, complete with flowers, photographs, parties, and plenty of good memories. They intend to arrange this event soon, as well as another in Los Angeles and her birthplace of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Aside from commemorating her life, she intended for the individuals who committed their time to caring for her to be supported during this time of sadness and transition.
Lauren O’Neill Obituary
According to the obituary released by the family, Lauren valued her friends and coworkers in the artistic world. She really appreciated fixing real-world problems and making other people’s lives more enjoyable and inclusive. Lauren worked with dozens of amazing collaborators to create products and experiences, including Madewell, Kate Spade, Domino, Bloomingdale’s, Darcy Miller, Color Factory, La Mercerie, Roman & Williams GUILD, Sugar Paper x Target, Nearly Impossible Conferences, Martha Stewart Weddings, Operation Simple, STORY at Macy’s, Bellocq Tea, and Rifle Paper Co. The portfolio below displays a selection of my work.
Lauren’s talent, compassion, and curiosity improve and beautify the world. She adored her large circle of friends and devoted family members, who brought her happiness and comfort. And she was grateful for her big extended family, both near and distant, who live all over the country, including the Eastern Shore, Atlanta, Manhattan, Santa Monica, San Antonio, and San Francisco.
Lauren’s funeral service will be on Friday, May 24th, starting at 12pm at Green-Wood cemetery.
