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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 12 Apr 2017

    David Letterman's mother, Dorothy Mengering, who died at 95, was soft-spoken, reserved and the most unlikely TV starhttp://nyti.ms/2o79hpT 

    12:58 PM - 12 Apr 2017
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      1. Ann Marie‏ @englishanne0810 12 Apr 2017
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        Our family will never forget Dave's Mom awarding a ham to the Winners at the Olympics.

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      1. Kelly Ganges‏ @kganges 12 Apr 2017
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        RIP Mrs. Mengering! You were funny with minimal effort!

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      1. Barbara Schaefer‏ @babswafer 12 Apr 2017
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        She was darling and hilarious. I am sorry for her family. RIP Dorothy❤️

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      1. NYTscreams‏ @NYTscreams 12 Apr 2017
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      1. RoxY‏ @RoxY968 12 Apr 2017
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        Awww she was awesome..Rest in peace, lovely lady. Condolences to Dave & family.

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      1. Sally‏ @SallyCampitell1 12 Apr 2017
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        I loved her. #Americasmom

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      1. Trump Eats Puppies‏ @666satansass666 12 Apr 2017
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        She was lovely.

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      1. Mile High Jewel  💎‏ @JulzyaIsaidit 12 Apr 2017
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        Today is his Birthday. How awful is that!

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      1. my robin‏ @myrobin 12 Apr 2017
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        She was a gem. RIP Dorothy.

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      1. Tess‏ @supersoultess 12 Apr 2017
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        She was great loved watching her. RIP Blessing to Dave and family!

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      1. Vic Livingston‏ @scrivener50 12 Apr 2017
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        If @StephenAtHome Colbert has class, he'll do a homage to Dave's mom -- or is it more likely it comes from @jimmykimmel ?

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      1. Marta Grant‏ @grant_marta 13 Apr 2017
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        I'm so sorry for Dave's loss, as well as the rest of his family. She was a lovely person.

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      1. Cedric Otieno‏ @paphosmedia 13 Apr 2017
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        People of such calm mien & serenity are in the minority.. Unfortunately! RIP Ma'am.

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      1. Lisa Prater‏ @LisaPrater10 12 Apr 2017
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        So very sorry to have heard about this. God bless you Mr. Letterman

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      1. Patti Lee‏ @pyanochick 12 Apr 2017
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        Dave, your Mom was my mentor. I wanted my son to have fun ridiculing, laughing with & at me and my heart breaks for you. All love sent.

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      1. John Edward Benoit‏ @JohnBenoit88 12 Apr 2017
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        So sorry to hear the news. I hope that you feel better sooner than later.

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      1. Maria Regovic‏ @MariaRegovic 12 Apr 2017
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        Condolences to Dave and the family. You always made me laugh, you will be missed and you were loved by all us fans. RIP 💐💐😢💔 Love you Dave

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      1. Doctor Garrett‏ @doctor_garrett 12 Apr 2017
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        Now we know whom David INHERITED HIS GOOD LOOKS FROM! See http://www.spankingfit.com/  #health #medicine #fitness #sexpic.twitter.com/W67w0ZEyC7

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