Young Man Invites 89-Year-Old Neighbor to Move In So He Can Care For Her in Her Final Days

Striking up an unlikely friendship, a man in his 30s bonded immediately with the sassy older woman across the hallway. However, after spending nights making food together and talking, a devastating reality rocked their world.

In 2017 a beautiful story touched many hearts. It all began when actor and singer Chris Salvatore waved at his friendly neighbor and 89-year-old interior designer Norma Cook across the hallway from his apartment.
He eventually invited himself over to her house. With glasses of champagne in their hands, the two immediately clicked, with Salvatore referring to her as his best friend.A Spanner in the Works
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Sadly, a few years into this friendship, Cook, diagnosed with leukemia, chose to stop treatment, with her lifespan cut short to an estimate of 2 months.The interior designer refused to be put in a frail care facility, but doctors were adamant that she needed care 24/7. Initially, her best friend set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for at-home care.

However, eventually, the money from these donations ran out, so he decided to become her caretaker instead.Love Cures

The two spent their days watching the news together and drinking champagne. Speaking about his decision to become his neighbor’s full-time caretaker, the performer expressed:

“I believe that human kindness is a magical thing and can heal what doctors can’t.”

Salvatore stated that he couldn’t allow her to be taken to a facility as she played a significant grandmother-like role in his life.A Graceful Goodbye