On Monday afternoon, Hadassah Medical Center sadly announced that Lucy Dee, critically injured in last Friday’s terrorist attack, had succumbed to her wounds. “We are saddened to announce the passing of Lucy (Leah) Dee, the victim of the fatal attack in the Jordan Valley that happened last Friday,” the hospital said.
“48-year-old Lucy Dee was evacuated by helicopter to Hadassah Ein Kerem in critical condition, where our medical teams fought for her life over the past few days, in the trauma unit, the operating room, and the intensive care unit where she was treated.
“Unfortunately, despite supreme and unceasing efforts, due to her critical injuries, she was declared dead today.
“The social service team in Hadassah together with the management of the Efrat local council and the council’s welfare officials will accompany the family in its difficult time.
“The Dee family warmly thanked the medical team at Hadassah who did everything possible to save Lucy and did not give up until her last moments. Despite the great grief and heartbreak, the family has decided to donate Lucy’s organs in order to save other lives. Hadassah Medical Center shares in the family’s great sorrow.”
MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionism), a resident of Efrat, expressed deep sorrow over Lucy’s passing:
“While marching to Evyatar, the terrible news comes from the hospital. Leah was a neighbor, a symbol and a role model in Efrat. I promise – I will do everything to make the Dee family the last victim. We will remember and not forget.”
Deputy Finance Minister MK Michal Woldiger commented:
“I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Lucy Dee, the mother of the family who now joins her two daughters who were brutally murdered. There are no words, just immense grief. The pain is terrible. May they rest in peace.”