Heather Pillar was a news and documentary photographer before teaching in international schools in seven countries over four continents in 25 years. Recently repatriated, Heather’s exploration of her negatives expands the original story of Morrie’s philosophies in a visual format. In this era of pandemics, an older population and a failing healthcare system, there are no easy solutions to dying with dignity. Now a quarter century later, Morrie’s philosophies continue to resonate universally.
Rob Schwartz is a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He edited his father’s manuscript to become ”The Wisdom of Morrie” published by Blackstone in 2023. Rob’s articles have appeared in media such as Time, Newsweek, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Interview.
Stanley H. Appel, MD is a neurologist and internationally renowned researcher. Dr. Appel is creator and director of the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute’s MDA/ALSA ALS Research and Clinical Center in Texas, the Peggy and Gary Edwards Distinguished Chair for the Treatment and Research of ALS at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.
Richard Harris is an award-winning television, radio, print, digital, and
film journalist Harris is a consultant to the nonprofit iCivics, former producer of NPR’s All Things Considered, and former senior producer of ABC News’s Nightline with Ted Koppel.
Anita Hannig is a leading voice on death literacy and a former Brandeis University associate professor whose book My Death Diary: A Guided Journal for Mortals will be published in 2024. Hanning also authored The Day I Die: The Untold Story of Assisted Dying in America, a finalist for the Oregon Book Awards
