INSIDE the heart-wrenching family secret behind the tragic death of Martha Stewart’s beloved youngest sister.
Only 59, Laura Plimpton died of a brain aneurysm Aug. 5 in Connecticut – but years earlier, devoted Martha saved her life, a family insider exclusively told The ENQUIRER. “Laura suffered from depression and when her first husband died, she was suicidal,” disclosed the source.
“She didn’t know how she could go on living and wanted to take her own life.” Martha talked her out of it – and then gave her a reason to live.
“Martha suggested that she come to work for her,” said the source. Laura worked for her sister until she died, and became a valued colleague at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, writing scripts for the domestic diva’s “Ask Martha” radio show and appearing in videos on the company website.