Musician and businessman Daniel “Danny K” Koppel has penned a beautiful tribute to his late wife Lisa Koppel following her death over the weekend. Lisa and Danny K married in 2012 and shared three beautiful children.
“I have lost the wife I worshipped, our three children have lost an extraordinary mother, and her family and friends have lost someone they deeply loved,” shared Danny K.
41 year old Lisa was silently battling against colorectal cancer for almost three years. Danny K shared that his wife was diagnosed in November 2023.
“From that moment, she fought with extraordinary strength and determination. Together with her family, she searched for hope in South Africa and around the world, pursuing every treatment and every opportunity available to her. Tragically, despite everything, she could not be saved”, wrote Danny K
He further shred that Lisa chose to fight her battle in private to avoid pity, attention and sympathy. “Above all, she wanted to protect her children and preserve their happiness and innocence for as long as possible,”
He went on to share insightful information regarding colorectal cancer and urging people to get screened as early as possible. “Colorectal cancer screening was traditionally recommended from age 50, but the disease is increasingly affecting younger people. Today, international guidelines recommend routine screening from age 45 for people at average risk. Persistent symptoms should always be discussed with a doctor and properly investigated.
“Lisa hoped that one day she would use her experience to raise awareness of this disease and help others through early detection. She never got that opportunity. Her family will now carry that purpose forward in her name. The Koppel and Gundelfinger families have been left shattered.”
The Gundelfinger and Koppel family also thanked the medical professionals who cared for her throughout her battle. They have asked for prayers, compassion and privacy as they grieve.
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