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'ICU grandpa,' who cradled sick and premature babies, has died
(CNN)"The Baby Whisperer," "ICU Grandpa" and, sometimes, just "Grandpa David."
These were the nicknames that David Deutchman earned by volunteering for 14 years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Deutchman would head to the hospital to comfort and care for sick and premature babies.
On November 14, Deutchman died at the age of 86, just 17 days after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his family said.
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Once Deutchman's diagnosis became known, the staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and his "kids" began to show their "ICU Grandpa" how much he meant to them
Slade and the staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta organized a drive-by parade in front of his home that featured a NICU transport truck and cars decorated with balloons, hearts and well wishes.
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/21/us/iyw-icu-grandpa-dies-trnd/index.html
RIP, kind sir.
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