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Dan Rather devastated as wife Jean Rather dies at 89 following health battle: 'The saddest of days'
A statement read: 'Please keep the Rathers in your thoughts. Jean lived a full life as an incredible wife, mother, friend, and artist - and a true Texan.'
Jean's family noted in the obit that she was as 'a very accomplished artist' whose 'paintings and collages were shown in galleries and private collections across the United States. 'Through careful study of master artists’ paintings and sculpture in museums in England, France, Italy, Russia, Israel, Greece, Turkey, and Southeast Asia, Jean created a unique contemporary philosophy and style.' Jean had been New York City's Painter Member and Vice Chair of the Art Commission for an eight-year span, her family said.
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