Dr Tuppy Owens (1944 - 2025)

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On the 28th February 2025, the irreplaceable Dr Tuppy Owens finally rested following an almost 6 year fight against vascular dementia.

"Rest in power" is a variation of "rest in peace" used to honour deceased individuals, especially those who fought against injustice or were victims of oppression, emphasising their legacy and continued struggle for social justice.

We both made the promise to each other that we would keep going until the end. Even though she is no longer here, the end is not because the message and legacy still is very much alive.
Please read my blog entry 'Making Lemonade' from November 2024 and you will understand why the death of this iconic person impacts so many people and is a personal tragedy for me.


I am linking here the obituaries from:
The Guardian
The Telegraph and the
BBC sounds podcast 'The Last Word' (Tuppy features about 14.50 minutes into the episode).

To learn more about Dr Tuppy Owens, her autobiography can be purchased here on Amazon:
The Sex Lady on the Hill: The Extraordinary Legacy of Dr Tuppy Owens https://amzn.eu/d/hHzTcp8




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