'ICU grandpa,' who cradled sick and premature babies, has died

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On November 14, David Deutchman died at the age of 86, just 17 days after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his family says.

David Deutchman, the"ICU Grandpa," cradles premature infant Logan at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.These were the nicknames that David Deutchman earned by volunteering for 14 years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

"We're grateful for every minute of every day we got with this great husband, father and grandfather," his daughter, Susan Lilly told CNN.Many people only set foot inside a hospital when there's a medical need to, or an emergency. But Deutchman was not like most people. "He was a very soothing presence to our children," Slade said."He would always be there to cuddle the child when the parents or family couldn't be there."

But, Lilly added,"He always said the impact on him was far greater than what he thought he had on them. He got so much from it."Once Deutchman's diagnosis became known, the staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and his"kids" began to show their"ICU Grandpa" how much he meant to them.

 

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