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How did Molly Steinsapir die? Internet mourns tragic death of Kaye Ellen's daughter: 'Nothing can fix this'

Molly's mother wrote, 'While our hearts are broken in a way that feels like they can never be mended, we take comfort knowing that Molly’s twelve years were filled with love and joy'

Molly Steinsapir, 12, who met with a terrible accident on January 31, 2021, has unfortunately passed away. Molly’s mother, Kaye Ellen, took to Twitter to share the news of Molly’s passing. Kaye wrote on Twitter, “Molly has been called home to G-d. While our hearts are broken in a way that feels like they can never be mended, we take comfort knowing that Molly’s twelve years were filled with love and joy. We are immensely blessed to be her parents.” Kaye added in a follow-up tweet that her 12-year-old daughter is watching all over her family. In Molly’s memory, Kaye has asked her followers and well-wishers to donate to children’s charity.

Kaye wrote: “We know that she is watching over us and smiling at her two beloved little brothers, Nate and Eli, and her cat Leroy and her dog Calvin. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a children’s charity if you are able and please do something good for someone who needs it.”

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What happened to Molly Steinsapir?

Molly was the daughter of Santa Monica-based attorney Jonathan Steinsapir and Kaye Ellen. As per an earlier tweet from Kaye, her daughter was in an accident that caused severe brain trauma. As per the reports, the young girl remained unconscious when she was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Following the news of Molly’s accident, a GoFundMe campaign was started to help Jonathan and Kaye as they tried to manage their funds to take care of their daughter’s recovery. At the time of her passing, a total of $17,567 was raised from over 306 donors.

Internet mourns Molly Steinsapir's tragic death

After Kaye confirmed on Twitter that Molly has sadly passed away, several people started to pay their heartfelt condolence. One user wrote: "Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet. Your posts have ensured that Molly’s memory will be a blessing to untold thousands of people. May G-d’s love and that of your family and friends surround and comfort you at this awful time." Another user shared similar emotions, "There are no words to comfort your broken heart but maybe knowing a group of countless strangers were able to come together and put politics and pandemic aside to send love, strength and healing wishes to you and your sweet angel will help a little. That is hope."

One user responded by saying, "Oh Kaye I am beyond saddened by this. Just sent a tweet about ten minutes ago to see how she was doing. My heart is broken. My deepest sympathy to you all. I will pray to my daughter Jamie Lee to be there for her and to watch over her". Another user offered to make a portrait of Molly, "I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful daughter. I am a portrait painter, and I would like to offer you painting at no charge of your daughter as a gift. I would need to do it in April, will you message me? My portfolio is". Another user wrote: "I’m so truly sorry beyond words. Nothing can fix this. But so many of us who don’t even know you are still sending you as much love as possible. We were blessed to have you share beautiful Molly with us. Sending you the biggest hugs imaginable".

Another tweeted, "Kaye I just wanna tell you my love and my prayer are with you your daughter will always be in your heart I wish I could hug you and comfort you you will always be in my heart Molly will always be there for you watching you Kaye I be thinking of you Kaye". 

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