This will make things awkward.
Betsy Ebeling, Hillary Clinton’s best friend and ‘incredibly wonderful person,’ dies
The two women grew up in Park Ridge together.
By Michael Sneed Jul 29, 2019, 2:43pm CDT
Betsy Ebeling, who was known as Hillary Clinton’s best friend, has died.
Ebeling, who met Hillary growing up in northwest suburban Park Ridge, died Sunday after a long battle with breast cancer, Sneed has learned.
As recently as May, Hillary Clinton came to town and visited Ebeling and attended a private fundraiser for victims of torture.
“This was heart-breaking. Betsy was an incredibly wonderful person and very loved,” recalled Kevin Conlon, a friend.
Ebeling, who was recently living in Arlington Heights, and Clinton have a long history together dating back to when they were sixth-graders together at Eugene Field School in Park Ridge. Clinton and Ebeling also attended Maine South High School together and both graduated in 1965.
Ebeling was Clinton’s matron of honor at her wedding to Bill Clinton.
Betsy Ebeling, Hillary Clinton’s friend since sixth grade at Eugene Field School in Park Ridge, at the Democratic National Convention.
Lynn Sweet/Sun-Times
At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 2016, Ebeling cast the Illinois delegate votes for Hillary Clinton.
”On this historic, wonderful day, in honor of … my sweet friend — I know you’re watching — this one’s for you, Hill,” Ebeling said in casting the votes.
Ebeling organized dinners or get-togethers with all of Clinton’s childhood friends whenever she came to town — especially when she was on the campaign trail.
“Betsy was the heart of the group,” Conlon said.
When Ebeling’s mother died, Hillary Clinton came to the funeral.
Although funeral services are pending, it is expected that both Hillary and Bill Clinton will be in attendance, which will be in the Chicago area.
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