What impact did Susie's death have on Warren Buffett's life and business?

Susie's death had a profound impact on Warren Buffett's life. He was shattered by her death, to the point where he was unable to attend her funeral. Despite remarrying, he was still unable to put anything but business first, suggesting that her death may have intensified his focus on his work.

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Buffett was shattered by the separation, living alone and unable to clothe or feed himself. Susie kept in touch by phone, and eventually sent her friend Astrid Menks to check in on him. The restaurant hostess ended up moving in with the multi-billionaire and when Suzie died in 2004, the couple got married. Buffet sat by Susie's deathbd as she battled cancer, and was so broken after her death, that he wasn't able to attend her funeral. In his new marriage, Buffett was still unable to put anything but business first.

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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business Life

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