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In Memory of Joanna Bull

Joanna’s compassion, vision, and unwavering commitment to people impacted by cancer helped shape the community we are today.

Michael Radner Headshot

Joanna was Gilda’s therapist who supported her through her cancer diagnosis. Joanna made such a difference in Gilda’s life and how she was able to face her cancer. After we lost Gilda, Joanna went on to make lives better for hundreds of thousands of people through Gilda’s Club Worldwide — and that important work continues through Gilda’s Clubs and the Cancer Support Community. Joanna was very special.

Michael Radner Gilda Radner's brother
Joanna laughing with Gilda Radner

Joanna (left) with Gilda Radner.

Joanna Bull played an important role in growing a movement rooted in community, laughter, and the belief that no one should face their cancer experience alone. As Gilda Radner's therapist, Joanna helped Gilda find support and connection during her cancer experience. Joanna also was a founding leader of Gilda’s Club Worldwide, and she remained deeply connected to our mission throughout the evolution of Gilda’s Club and Cancer Support Community, helping preserve the spirit and values that remain at the heart of our work today.

As we remember and celebrate Joanna's extraordinary life, we would be grateful if you would share a memory, a reflection, or a message of hope for people impacted by cancer. Messages will be shared with Joanna’s family as a lasting expression of the community she helped create.

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Joanna shaped the heart of our work, and her dedication to our mission will continue to shape lives.

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Remembering Joanna

Sally Werner

Joanna shaped the heart of our work and remained deeply connected to our mission. She and I spoke often, and I will dearly miss her insights and advice. We are profoundly grateful for her vision, compassion, and enduring commitment to our organization.

Sally Werner CEO, Cancer Support Community
Love Gilda film

Joanna helped [Gilda Radner] find connection and understanding at The Wellness Community in California during her cancer journey — a place where she could share her fears, find friendship and still laugh.
... Thank you, Joanna, for being there for Gilda — and for helping so many others find someone to be there for them.

Love Gilda (the film) Love Gilda's Facebook tribute to Joanna