![]() ![]() In December 2009, Connecticut state prosecutors decided not to hold Herold criminally responsible for the attack, but a $50 million civil suit filed by the Nash family is still pending. She marched to the beat of her own drum and was proud of it." In a world where too many people strive to just fit in, she stood out as a true individual. In the end, her heart, which had been broken so many times before, could take no more. "The stress of defending a multi-million dollar lawsuit and all that it entailed also weighed heavy on Sandy," he continued. "She hated living alone in a house where she faced constant reminders of the vibrant and happy life she once led with her family and friends." "The past year was particularly difficult for Sandy," wrote Golger. Nash, 56, was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic earlier this month where she had been treated since the attack and is now being evaluated by a team of physicians in Boston to determine if surgery can replace her nose, lips, eyes and fingers. Herold's 200-pound domesticated chimpanzee Travis mauled Nash in February 2009, leaving her clinging to life. Herold had suffered a series of heartbreaking losses over the last several years, beginning with the death of her only child, then her husband, then her beloved chimp Travis, as well as the tragic maiming of friend and employee Charla Nash," wrote Golger. She was the owner of Travis the chimp, who went on a violent rampage in February 2009, ripping the face and hands off Nash. Herold, who was 72, died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm late Monday, according to a statement released by her lawyer Robert Golger. "The Nash family expressed their condolences to Sandra's family and support their privacy during this time of loss of a beloved family member." "Charla made a brief statement stating that Sandra was a troubled woman and maybe she has some peace now," her brother's statement said. I repeated the news and she was speechless for a few moments." Nash's twin brother Michael Nash said in a statement, "I informed Charla that Sandra had died. Socialization Travis was born to Suzy and Coco, who were imported from Africa to the U.S. ![]() — - Charla Nash, the woman whose face was mauled off by the chimp owned by Sandra Herold, is in "disbelief" that Herold has died. ![]()
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