Remember Connie Kunkle? (D)

Qwack79 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:05 pm

Sad News:
Friends of Connie: It is with deep sorrow that I share that our friend Connie Kunkle has passed away at age 58. Little more than a year ago, Connie was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, at which time she moved to Texas to be with her sister, Judy. In the last few months, Connie transitioned to a memory care facility where she received loving care. I hope it brings some comfort that Connie never ceased to be her wonderful self, with the sparkling green eyes, and delighted her caregivers despite her advancing condition. She passed peacefully in her sleep last night. My 36 yr. friendship with Connie began with Disney Entertainment in Florida, after which she starred on Broadway and touring companies, sang around the world and in recent years was a very popular and dynamic on-air host for ShopNBC (now Evine). Arrangements will be forthcoming. I know we all share in this shock and grief and are heartbroken. Most of all, please know that Connie is no longer bound to a broken body and mind, and is now with her heavenly father, probably belting out a show tune - that's our Connie!
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Rest in Peace :cry:

jt20042 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:28 am **Posts:** 1492

Oh my goodness, I am stunned in disbelief and sadness! I can't believe she is gone and what she had makes it even more difficult to comprehend.

I've never heard of that fast dementia. I've been a fan for many years and I would check her Facebook often to see any updates. This ruined my whole holiday season. I cant believe it. RIP pretty lady and thank you. You won't be forgotten. Sing with the angels, Connie!!!

yali892000 · **Joined:** Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:49 am **Posts:** 11400

That is really sad, 58 is very young in general, but extraordinarily young for dying of dementia. RIP Connie.

jt20042 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:28 am **Posts:** 1492

blackleatherlover · **Joined:** Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:56 am **Posts:** 2356

Oh no Connie!!!

I miss her so much
My heart goes out to her and her family

dmorrison · **Joined:** Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:19 pm **Posts:** 79

Gone way too soon.RIP Connie.

LongJohnScotty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:49 pm

Rest in Peace, dear Connie...vaya con Dios!!!

HSF · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:28 pm

How horrible. :cry:

She always was such a pleasure to watch, and not just for the obvious reasons. I'm just glad she was in good spirits up to the end. Rest In Peace, we'll miss you.

rumpletweezer · **Joined:** Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:46 pm **Posts:** 5608

Such heartbreakingly sad news. :cry:

Connie was a joy to not only watch, but to hear her beautiful voice!!
RIP!

Aku · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:13 pm

Brad28 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:48 pm **Posts:** 469

wow I certainly want to echo the sentiment here, her charm and warmth were so perfect for hosting. I had searched hoping she had plans to do more singing or something else in entertainment. RIP Connie Kunkle

blackleatherlover · **Joined:** Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:56 am **Posts:** 2356

My heart is broken
I found her pictures this morning when I looked up her obituary

jeffra67 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2016 6:25 pm

Too young.

electraglide · **Joined:** Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:42 am **Posts:** 4

Sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Connie.

Yessir33 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:08 pm **Posts:** 2728

Terrible news. Thanks for sharing.

jt20042 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:28 am **Posts:** 1492

I still can't believe it. I watched her for many years starting on America's Health Network a looooong time ago. Followed her through that, infomercials, shopping channels, online ect. She was such a vivacious woman. Dementia? Never in a million years would I guess it would happen to Connie. Never. It blows my mind! She was beautiful, intelligent, fun, sexy, sweet, and a talented professional in front of the camera, not to mention an awesome singer too. Here is something very cool Connie did for a child awhile back.

I know Connie is singing with the angels now! :Kool

Goldsammer · **Joined:** Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:12 am **Posts:** 449

Wow, that is so sad.
God Bless her, and God will care for her. RIP Connie.

aed19408 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2005 6:09 am **Posts:** 348

Truly shocking. Such a fun and lovely lady.

mistersinister9696 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:41 pm

Rest in Peace.

Ebonynewslover1983 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:58 pm

R.I.P.

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