Angelika

Johannes, I am so incredibly sorry and completely devastated by the news. I cannot even begin to understand your pain and loss. Angelika represented everything that was good and just and right woth this world. There won’t be a day that I won’t carry her beautiful memory with me and i will find a way to honor her and celebrate her life every day. With depest sorrow, peace and love to you all. Laurie boyer

Johannes, my deepest condolences. I am completely devasted. All we Amonites owe Angelika so much. Stay strong and receive all the love from my family to you, Theresa and Clara. Best. Fernando Monje-Casas.

I am so sorry Johannes. She is gone too soon and this is incredibly devastating. I'm at complete loss. My heart and thoughts are with you and the girls. We're here anytime you need us. Love, Elçin

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara. I am so terribly sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. Angelika has guided so many of us over the past years and she will be so dearly missed by all of us. She was and remains an inspiration to me. I wish you all the strength in the world! She will never be forgotten. Floris Foijer, Groningen, the Netherlands.

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, We are devastated to hear the tragic news. Among her many interests and accomplishments Angelika was a wonderful neighbor and advocate for Field Pond. We will miss seeing the four of you walking along the path around the pond, and stopping to chat with us. As we look out on the tranquil water she will be in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Linda and Larry

Dear Johannes I am terribly sorry to hear the new of Angelika's passing. My deepest and heartfelt condolences. May you and the family find strength in the face of this tragic loss. -Uttam

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clari, I am so so sorry to hear this. I am speechless. My sincere condolences. We will be here for you. Jan

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, we are devastated by this news and send our deepest condolences. I have so many happy memories of amazing Angelika, her kindness and unwavering support. I hope that knowing how positively she impacted so many people will be of some comfort to you in the days ahead. Sending our love, Adele, Paul, Lily and James xoxox

Lieber Johannes, Theresa und Clara, leider wurden unsere Gebete nicht erhoert und so bleibt mir nur noch mein tiefstes Mitgefühl auszudrücken. Ich bin in Gedanken bei euch und wuensche euch viel Kraft in dieser schweren Stunde. Mir fehlen die Worte wie leid es mir tut. Seid umarmt, Sissy

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, I am very sorry to hear this news. May you all find peace. My heart aches for your family and her loss. -Angela

Dearest Johannes, I am so so sorry for your loss. The world has lost a truly magical, magnificent human being. I can't even begin to imagine how you and the girls feel, especially now in the middle of a pandemic with the added isolation. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything at all that I can do to help. I hope you will find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of her and your life together, and that the girls find strength from knowing their Mom was a fierce warrior and kickass everything, who loves them thoroughly and completely, is immensely proud of them, and will always be part of their lives and who they are. Sending you big hugs, admittedly with tears, and my deepest condolences. Anne

Johannes, es ist so unglaubliche traurig und tragisch aber eines ist sicher, Gika bleibt unvergesslich. Ihr seid so eine besondere Familie, voller Wärme und Großzügigkeit und ich wünsche Euch viel Kraft den Schmerz zu tragen. Mein allerherzlichstes Beileid, Jacqueline

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, I am so sorry to hear of your immense loss and the great loss for all of us. She will be so fondly remembered by all those whose lives that she touched. She was such an amazing person. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Love, Allison, Pierre, Kali and Thalia

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, my heart breaks reading this. My deepest condolences to you all. Angelika was an inspirational scientist and a wonderful person. She was the life and soul of scientific meetings. I had benefited greatly from her kindness over the years. I miss her already. Andrew Holland

My deepest condolences to your family. I am very sorry to hear of Angelika’s passing but hope she is at peace now in a better place. Om Shantih Om.

Lieber Johannes, liebe Theresa, liebe Carla, Mein allerherzlichstes Beileid! Es ist so unendlich traurig und ich habe keine tröstenden Worte. Sie wird in uns allen weiterleben und von der anderen Seite laut lachen und uns Kraft geben bis wir sie dort früher oder später wieder treffen. Eine feste Umarmung, Andrea

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara. I am devastated by this news and so sorry for your loss! Angelika will stay forever in our hearts as the loving and supportive person she has always been for us! You and the girls are in our thoughts. Herzlich. Gabriel, Andrea, Carlo, Matteo und Luan

Dear Johannes, Clara, and Teresa: It's been a while since we last saw each other (when leaving Boston for Milan), but I met Angelika at different conferences since then. I was shocked when Rosella informed me yesterday about Angelika being hospitalized. I still had good hopes for a positive outcome but then I saw your post this morning. So unreal! Life is unfair... As you know Angelika and yourself were very close to us (our own wedding, Susie's wedding in Seattle, Tomas' birth) and we spent a lot of time together. Angelika has always helped us without asking for something in return, ever since 1996. I give you, Teresa, and Clara all my strength. Stay strong! My sincerest condolences, Peter.

Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, We are so sorry to hear this. She was always so kind and fun when we would see her. Liam loved her schnitzel!! He always raved about it when she would make it for him. I will never forget the excitement and joy in her voice and on her face as she gave Bailey and I a tour of her lab. She will live on through you, the girls, and the contributions she made to the scientific community. Hugs to you all, Aileen, Liam, Bailey, and Connor

Lieber Johannes, liebe Theresa und Clara, auf diesem Wege senden wir unser tiefstes Mitgefühl, sind in Gedanken bei euch. Wie wünschen euch viel Kraft und Ha´lt in dieser unendlich traurigen Zeit. M&M

Dear Johannes, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will miss Angelika greatly. Eduardo, Nada, and family

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, I am deeply saddened by this sudden devastating news. My deepest and sincere condolences. Folkert

Johannes, I am so saddened by this news. She was brilliant and fun. I am thinking of you and your family. I am here for you as always my friend.

Johannes, Theresa and Clara, I am so terribly sorry to hear this devastating news. My heart breaks for all of you. I will never forget the kind, amazing woman Angelika was and will always cherish the memories I have of her. May you find comfort and peace during this very difficult time. You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys very much. Kerri, Nick, Dylan and Brendyn

We are devastated.

Dearest Johannes, Theresa and Clara, This is so heartbreaking. Angelika loved the three of you more than anything else in her life. I was honestly concerned that she would never let the girls leave for college... And Johannes, you were truly the love of her life. Your relationship was so beautiful. Angelika's impact on the world, not only in science but the way she inspired people, is vastly more than most people will ever have many lifetimes over. She will be remembered through you, her friends who loved and will continue to love her, and the many people she guided and mentored, in her lab and ever just a brief conversation- she had that kind of wonderful impact on people. I will miss her friendship dearly. Orna

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, Angelika was always the loudest voice, the brightest mind, and the greatest light in any room. I had the privilege of seeing how Angelika's endless ideas, caring mentoring, and thoughtful guidance changed the lives of countless students and postdocs. I can't imagine you loss but know that her impact on the world will live on forever. Steve Bell

Lieber Johannes, mir fehlen die Worte. Bin in Gedanken bei euch. Marguerite

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara: It is hard to put into words the incredible impact that Angelika had on so many people. She will be greatly missed, but her voice, spirit, and contributions will never be forgotten. Her legacy is indelible. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, and I am very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or help with. Love, Brett

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, We are so sorry to hear this - it’s truly heartbreaking. While we moved away, you and Angelika were always in our thoughts. We have missed you terribly. So many wonderful times and memories. I can’t imagine what you are going though but know that you are all in our thoughts and Angelika meant so much to us. She was an amazing person in every way. She will always be remembered. If there is anything at all we can ever do for you, please reach out. Carols & Farhang

Dear Angelika, rest in peace. We will miss you. My deepest condolences to the family.

Lieber Johannes, die Nachricht über den Tod von Angelika hat uns sehr bestürzt. Wir wünschen euch viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit. In herzlicher Anteilnahme Stephan, Ulli und Sophie

Angelika was a wonderful, enthusiastic and vibrant person in science and an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a great friend, colleague, advisor and a very active member of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Science Advisory Board, and I will miss her greatly. Sincere condolences to Johannes, Theresa and Clara and to all her MIT colleagues. Rest in peace.

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara. I am so sorry for this terrible loss. Angelika was the brightest — in heart, kindness and intellect — and so courageous. Her light shines inside so many who had the privilege to be touched by her. In Hebrew we say ‘ may her soul be bound in the bond of everlasting life’. Aviv

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, my sincere condolences to you and your friends and family. Angelika will be terribly missed for her great science, exceptional mentoring and the amazing person that was. rest in peace.

Lieber Johannes, Clara und Theresa, es tut mir so leid. Gika wird uns immer in Erinnerung bleiben. Unsere Gedanken sind bei Euch. Leonore, Jakob und Ernst

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara, I'm so sorry for your loss. Angelika will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara: so sorry to hear this. I hope that the all the wonderful comments over the last few days can give you even just a small amount of comfort at this very emotional time. Condolences, Stephen.

Angelika was one of a kind. I remain in awe of her character, her science, and especially how full of life she was. She burned very brightly in this world. I will miss her, and my thoughts are with you, her family, who will miss her the most.

Goodbye Angelika. You lit up every room you entered with your wit, your warmth and your intellect. I will miss you deeply. My most sincere condolences to your family.

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Angelika was one of a kind, so brilliant, sharp, honest, and kind. I hope the knowledge that she touched so many people for the better will serve as some comfort. My deepest condolences and sympathies to all of you.

So sorry to hear this. I speak for myself (but likely the whole community) that we are devastated by the loss of such an amazing scientist and friend. -Mary

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara I am so very sorry. Please let me know how I can help you in this difficult time, and rest assured I will do everything I can to help everyone in Angelika's lab as I know how important this was to her. Matt

Mein allerherzlichtes Beileid! Ich wuensche euch alle Kraft in dieser unaussprechlich schweren Zeit. Sie war so geliebt, verehrt, bewundert und hat so vielen anderen Menschen so viel gegeben. Es ist herzerwaermend von so vielen posts zu lesen was ein toller Mensch Angelika war, und das abgesehen von dem grossartigen Wissenschaftler der sie war. Ihre Seele wird in vielen und vielem weiterleben, auch wenn es im Moment nicht viel Trost bringen kann. Umarmung

I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Angelika was a force, and she will be missed by many, her wonderful family most of all. I am fortunate to have known her and worked with her. I wish you strength and hold you all in my heart.

Lieber Johannes, liebe Theresa und Clara, Die rechten Worte wollen nicht kommen... Wir sind tieftraurig.  Susi, Tim, Lucy, Katy und Vivi  

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara - I am so very sorry. I have no words, but know that my thoughts are with you right now. Angelika was a force of nature and her force lives on in all that knew her. She will be so missed.

Dear Johannes, Theresa and Clara: I am gutted. What a tragic loss for your beautiful family, as well as for those of us in her scientific extended family. She was a radiant presence who filled every room with her enthusiasm, charisma, incisive brilliance and honesty. She was an inspiration and her legacy will carry on through her scientific discoveries and the wonderful scientists she has mentored. We are here for you in any way that you need. My heavy heart is with you.

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, we will all sorely miss Angelika as a friend and scientist, but we especially grieve for you, Johannes, who have lost a beloved wife and for Theresa and Clara, who have lost their dear mother. Maria

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, There are no words to say now, and no way for us to understand the depth of your loss. We are thinking of the many happy times we all had together. Angelika had an incredible zest for life that inspired us, and she will always be remembered by the many people who knew and loved her. We hope that your memories of her and the boundless love you shared will bring you comfort. Much love, Brian and Caroline

Johannes, Theresa, Clara- I'm SO sorry for your loss. Angelika had the rarest combination of brilliance of mind and generosity of spirit and was SO LOVED and admired because of her humanity. No one can truly understand your loss, but we are all thinking about you during this difficult time.

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, I am so very sorry. It is so hard to imagine a world without Angelika and her ability to fill up a room, her warmth and somewhat gruff kindness, her curiosity and joy for science, her loyal friendship, and, most of all, her love of life-- especially of you. I am deeply saddened that your time with her has been cut so short. May you be of great comfort to one another as you grieve together. May you be surrounded, if not physically then at least virtually, by the love of your larger family and community. Please know that you and Angelia will continue to be very much in my thoughts. With love and all my best wishes, Martha

It is with great, deep sorrow that I learn of the passing of Angelika Amon a superb biologist who has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of the cell cycle and the relationship between chromosome size and numbers and cellular behavior. Angelika and I were PhD students together in the late 80s at the then still new IMP. It is fair to say that we were each the most outspoken and loud students in our respective, adjacent laboratories: Kim Nasmyth’s and Meinrad Busslinger’s. We shouted, laughed, sang, long into the night of our long research days. We had a daily 5 o’clock break to watch Falcon Crest together and, occasionally, ski races. And we partied, hard and heavy. Angelika and I also lived in the same block of the 3rd district. The times I was home before her, I could hear when she was arriving home as I learned to recognize the roar of her Volkswagen beetle, made undistinguishable by a funky carburetor and her unique driving style. Angelika had a contagious passion for science. Easy in retrospect to see already the scientific leader in these early days. A few things are certain: Angelika was not only a fundamental person for the IMP sociology, she inspired me personally in appreciating fundamental cell cycle questions and the power of yeast genetics. Because of these interactions I ended up working in Giulio Draetta’s laboratory using S.pombe for my postdoc. I also ended up going back to Vienna 15 years after and of course have been wishing Angelika to “come back” as well all the time, to rock the country. Angelika and I had endless, passionate discussions on the advantages of the US versus European system. She had grown very fond of the MIT and her colleagues. She found that the meritocracy, enshrined in the US society, was superior to what she called the “caste” system at home and she wanted her children to grow up more free of prejudices. You can imagine the counter-arguments from my side. Angelika has left us way too early. Not only her science star should have shone for decades to come, but also her community leadership would have been very necessary and important, particularly in Austria. I feel deeply with her husband and daughters, her family, her laboratory, faculty and friends. Angelika’s portrait has been hanging as one of CeMM “testimonials” in our staircase for some time and she will always be remembered. If I am allowed into the same section of scientists’ paradise as her, we are sure to sing some songs together (shocking our neighbors as in past times). Giulio Superti-Furga

Lieber Jimmy, Theresa und Clara, es tut mir sehr leid das zu lesen, Ich wünsche Euch viel Kraft für die nächste Zeit, wann immer Ihr Unterstützung braucht meldet Euch bitte, Gika wird in vielen Herzen, Seelen als auch Gehirnen weiterleben!, Eva und Familie

To Gika's family. I am so sorry to read this. Remembering the good old times at the IMP in Vienna with her. I always admired her as a person and the brilliant scientist she was.

During my difficult years in Vienna, Angelika was a true friend. She got me through with her good humor and helped me find essential resources in the city when I needed them. She was still helping me 30 years later when I re-connected with her at Cold Spring Harbor. I’ll miss her greatly. My condolences to Johannes (who I remember from Vienna) and his family.

Lieber Johannes, es tut mir so leid für dich und eure Kinder. Ein schrecklicher und viel zu früher Verlust für Eure Familie. Mein herzliches Beileid in diesen schweren Zeiten.

Dear Johannes, Theresa & Clara: I am so very very saddened to hear this news. Spending today in contemplation of all the beautiful memories I have of Gika from various decades of our lives. Stay strong and know that we are here for you! With much love, a.

I am beyond devastated to hear about Angelika. The McCabe’s send their prayers and love to you all during this unimaginable time❤️

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, Angelika was an incredible person who had an enormous impact not just on Science at large, but at a deeply human level on everybody who had the privilege of passing through her halo. Even as her passing leaves a hole in this world, she leaves an indelible mark on it. True to her character, my last memory is her absolutely rocking out on the dance floor at the Breakthrough Prize celebration just a short 8 months ago. It is hard to believe she has passed. Please accept my deepest condolences. Best, Vineet

Dear Johannes, Theresa, and Clara, we are all with you in this impossible to grasp moment. It is hard to imagine a world without Angelika. Sending my love, Hilla

Dear Angelica, we will all miss you so much. My deepest condolences to the family.

Angelika- I will remember the night over 25 years ago - we had schnitzel and I think Johannes, Farhang and I ate about 27 pieces among us - it was really good! Your kindness and laughter I remember well. Johannes, Theresa and Clara - Our heartfelt condolences- Lissa and I are thinking about you all. - Jeremy Wolff

Lieber Johannes, mein Beileid. Unsere Gedanken sind bei Euch! Alle Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit! Stephan, Nazanin, Sanam und Noura

My dearest Angelika, it has been an honor and a privilege to have been fortunate enough to know you as my friend. I will forever treasure my memories of time spent with you. I am so sad that this dreadful disease has robbed us of such a beautiful person. One day we will find a cure thanks to your brilliant work. You have left a mark on my soul. I can't imagine how hard it was leaving Johannes, Theresa and Clara. Please rest in peace knowing they will never be alone, we will always be their family. Until we meet again you will live in my heart. OXOX

Lieber Johannes, liebe Theresa and Clara! Ich möchte euch mein inniges Beileid zu eurem großen Verlust ausdrücken. Ich kann es selber kaum fassen, dass meine "kleine" Cousine nicht mehr ist. Aber bleiben wird sie euch und uns allen durch die Erinnerung, die schönen Bilder im Herzen. Davon habt ihr sicher ganz viele. Viel Kraft uns ganz liebe Grüße schickt euch Wolfgang (Wolfi, wie bloss ganz wenige - so auch Angelika - mich nennen)