Who was Caroline Thompson and what was her legacy?

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Caroline Thompson passed away on February 8, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. Despite her illness, she remained dedicated to her work, and there are plans to publish her final paper, "The Chaotic Ball," posthumously. Her website will remain active for others to access her writings. The discussion reflects on her commitment to her research versus spending time with family, with some expressing regret over her passing while critiquing her work as lacking merit. The conversation highlights a tension between personal values and professional pursuits, as well as differing opinions on the validity of her contributions to the field.
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It is with deep regret that we write to inform you that
Caroline Thompson passed away on Wednesday 8th
February 2006. She had bravely fought cancer for
several years, until she finally succumbed.

Despite her illness she continued to work tirelessly
for what she believed in. We still hope to get her
final paper "The Chaotic Ball" published posthumously
and we will keep her website open for others to read.

She will be missed greatly by her husband John, and her children Daniel and Chloe.
 
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sorry to hear about that

i wonder.. if she just gave up that whole quantum phys idea and spent more time with her family.. if it would've been time better spent, do you think? i mean at the end you don't know if she was on to something or not, but her family is more important

anyway i just thought id point that out.. btw i think she was wrong on a few things, but time will tell.
 
While I regret that she has passed away, her work was, well, crackpot work, and thus does not belong on this site.

- Warren
 

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