In June best selling fantasy author David Eddings died at the age of 77, two years after the death of his wife and co-author of his later books, Leigh Eddings. A news release by the National Jewish Health hospital, based in Denver, Colorado details the division of his estate:
The total Eddings estate is estimated at $30 million. Mr. Eddings alma mater, Reed College, will receive two-thirds and National Jewish Health one-third. Consistent with their wishes, the Eddings's gift to National Jewish Health will be used to pioneer new approaches in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood asthma. The gift to National Jewish Health was inspired by Ms. Eddings. She suffered from asthma most of her life. According to her attorney and brother-in-law, she wanted to leave money to an institution that could make a difference in the fight against childhood asthma, and chose National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health has been recognized as a world leader in the research and treatment of asthma in children and adults. Earlier today it was named the nation's #1 respiratory hospital for the 12th consecutive year by US News & World Report.
(via Locus Online)