Dr Phil’s sister-in-law, who survived a random acid attack 17 years ago, has died. She was 68.
Cindi Broaddus was the sister of Dr Phil’s wife, Robin McGraw. Broaddus died on February 19 and her funeral took place on February 23, which was her birthday, according to her obituary.
On Saturday, Robin posted a heartfelt tribute to her sister on Instagram.
Dr Phil’s sister-in-law, Cindi Broaddus (center, and pictured with her three daughters), who survived a random acid attack 17 years ago, has died. She was 68
Broaddus died on February 19 and her funeral took place on February 23, which was her birthday. She’s pictured with her daughter Brandi
Broaddus (left) was the sister of Dr Phil’s wife, Robin McGraw (pictured together, right)
‘We are all heartbroken and will miss her everyday. She was our hero,’ Robin wrote.
Broaddus leaves behind her three daughters, Angela, Shelli and Brandi, whom Robin said ‘made her life a dream’.
‘She lived everyday for her daughters and you always made her the happiest woman ever! I will celebrate her and her strength and her unwavering support for me the rest of my life. I miss her dearly.’
In her final days, Broaddus was surrounded by her three daughters who posed for one last photo with her before she passed away.
Broaddus also leaves behind her grandchildren, Kennedy, Carson, Austin, Emma and Jameson, who were her ‘true pride and joy’.
In 2001, Broaddus survived a random act of violence when someone threw a jar of sulfuric acid off an overpass.
In an Instagram tribute (pictured) to her sister, Robin wrote in the caption: ‘We are all heartbroken and will miss her everyday. She was our hero’
In her final days, Broaddus (pictured) was surrounded by her three daughters who posed for one last photo with her before she passed away
In 2001, Broaddus survived a random act of violence when someone threw a jar of sulfuric acid off an overpass. She was burned so bad that her doctors only gave her a 30 per cent chance of survival
About three years after the incident, Broaddus (right, with Dr Phil) appeared on Dr Phil’s show, where she talked about how the acid had burned 70 per cent of her body
She was burned so bad that her doctors only gave her a 30 per cent chance of survival.
The acid burned her face, chest and arms. She also inhaled some of the acid, and it burned the inside of her throat.
About three years after the incident, Broaddus appeared on Dr Phil’s show, where she talked about how the acid had burned 70 per cent of her body.
‘My family knows first hand the courage it takes to survive a moment of crisis,’ Dr Phil said when Broaddus appeared on his show.
‘My first guest, Cindi, is my wife’s sister. For Cindi, the horrible moment came when a maniac did the unthinkable.’
Broaddus, who had to undergo more than 12 surgeries, told the audience at the time that she ‘decided not to wake up every day bitter and angry’.
She later depicted the horrific incident in her book A Random Act: An Inspiring True Story of Fighting to Survive and Choosing to Forgive.
The book not only details the June 2001 incident, Broaddus was able to talk about the positive changes it brought to her life.
‘Spreading her message of courage, she inspired a multitude of people. She was brave until the very end,’ according to her obituary.
Broaddus (pictured with her daughter Shelli) later depicted the horrific incident in her book A Random Act: An Inspiring True Story of Fighting to Survive and Choosing to Forgive
The book not only details the June 2001 incident, Broaddus (right) was able to talk about the positive changes it brought to her life. Her message of courage and hope has inspired a multitude of people