Carnegie Hall laments its artist liaison legend
RIPThe hall has notified the music business that its inimitable, infinitely caring Debby King has died.
No further details have been shared.
Here’s Debby’s account of looking after Frank Sinatra.
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Oh no. This is so sad. She had perhaps one of the best jobs in the world. Talk about caring, and respecting, and making it so much easier to be nervous before a performance. Debby is a legend, known and remembered by everyone whose lives she made better. Even though she didn’t walk on the stage to perform, what she did for everyone before they did go on that legendary stage, was beautiful. Her warmth, gentle kindness and respect will be deeply missed forever. Thank you, Debby, for gracing us with your presence. As soon as we saw you in the dressing room, we knew it would all be ok and you set us up to do our best. Bless your eternal spirit, and I know you will forever embrace those rooms and your gentle spirit will be felt.
In many ways, Debby was the embodiment of Carnegie Hall. We all could not wait to see her again, looked forward to a great experience and felt welcome. Her infectious smile and gracious demeanor cannot be replaced. May she rest in peace.
As legendary as the artists she took care of. She truly was Always Sunny Debby. Rest well
Big, warm-hearted Debby! Your angelic presence calmed the nerves of the world’s greatest artists before they stepped out onto the Carnegie Hall stage, enabling them to give us their best possible performance. We are all in your debt, dear Debby – you are forever enshrined in the history of this great hall, and in the hearts of all who were so fortunate to know and love you!
Oh no! Debby was absolutely the best – a legend to those of us who spent time backstage of Carnegie. If only she’d written the book she always said she would. LOTS of great stories about dealing with most of the most accomplished performers of the world. Thank you for everything, dearest Debby.
My Godmother and cousin. My second Mother. A beautifully bright light has gone out but will return brighter for all of us to see and feel. GOD Bless you, Debby.
Condolences. What a beautiful story and story telling. It reminded me of meeting Leonard Bernstein. On stage, he appeared six feet tall, glowing like an avenging angel. In person, he was considerably shorter, and seemed filled with insecurities like ordinary mortals.
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Debbie King sounds like an amazing woman. May her memory be eternal.