It was heartbreaking news to hear that our super Shania fan and friend from The Netherlands passed away on Saturday, October 19. Just by reading her posts on message boards over the years I could tell Esther had a wonderful, caring heart and brought joy to everyone. She will be loved and missed "Forever And For Always." R.I.P. Esther.
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Tracy Hautanen posted the following on behalf of Shania fans around the world.
To Esther’s family and friends….
I want to let you know that Esther is being missed internationally. Around the world, there are friends mourning the loss of your beloved Esther, and also celebrating her life. Esther was loved by many and her memory will live on with all of us.
As the news of Esther’s passing came, I saw many pictures of her being posted by her “Shania Family” and they began to share their memories of special times spent enjoying stories, laughter, and music. She was always eager to sing her favourite Shania songs during our karaoke nights, dance the night away during our video dances, and participate in the many activities like ball hockey, baseball, scavenger hunts, to name a few, and she was a joy to be with.
Many of us had an opportunity to re-unite in Las Vegas last December and spend some time together, and I can speak for everyone when I say we never thought that would be our last time with her. May she rest now, and know that as we all sing along to a Shania song, we will be singing with and for “our” Esther….Forever and For Always….
You are in our thoughts.
Tracy Hautanen on behalf of Esther’s Shania-Family
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It is just so sad... I big loss for the world if you ask me. Esther was such an amazing person. We were not really close friends, but we shared the same passion. She joined us on the opening night of Shania's show in Vegas. She was actually planning on going in April, but pretty last minute she decided to go to the opening night instead. I am so glad she did! It was great to have her with us on that very special night. I will remember it always. We were planning on going back to Vegas together in 2014. I guess she won't be there in person, but I know her spirit will be there.
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December 1 and 2 2012; Shania Twain in Las Vegas!!! Shania and the band signed my acoustic guitar. Thank you guys!!
July 16, 18 and 19 2014; Shania Twain in Las Vegas!!! Thank you Shania for the selfie!!!
so sad to lose a Twaniac :( i didn't know her personally only talked to her on Twitter a few times very nice girl such a sweetheart to talk too and she just adored Shania . may she Rest in peace RIP Esther you will be missed by family friends and fellow Twainiacs.
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I love Shania more then anything she is my number 1 idol Im a proud Twainaic.
Shania made my dream come true in Vegas on June and will be seeing her again in July