Which IIRC paid him about $187,000.00+expenses+full health care for him and his family per year. I believe at the beginning he said he took a "cut in pay" to take the gig. Also, IIRC he quit the gubmint job after 17 months to "take care of his family financially" as his reason - he was quite clear that Presidential press secretary didn't pay enough and he had taken out a loan to help finance his gig while there. He moved on from this gig to one that paid and/or had better benies. The stated "cancer" gig with Ferraro, I guess. Non-profits really raise a lot of money, you know.
I'm really sorry that he couldn't find it possible to take care of his kids financially the way Rush thought he should. But unfortunately, that's life!
I think I'll go make another "donation" to my grandchildren's college fund in memory of Tony.
As another poster stated, it’s possible for someone to ‘fail’ to qualify for health insurance. That could’ve been the reason; who knows. In any case, it’s a way to honor the guy through his kids. No one says we have to give a penny.
There’s a lot of judgement in your post that implies you know what Tony should or shouldn’t have done financially in his final years. He had some major setbacks, such as the fire that destroyed his home and all his possessions a few years ago. At that time his comments were not “poor me” he just stated how very glad he was that his beloved family was healthy, and they would go on. Cancer costs can skyrocket even with insurance when you are trying to fight it aggressively.
No one had demanded you make a contribution. You are more than welcome to decline. However, your snarky remarks are not necessary under the circumstances.