Background
Her first husband was lawyer James John Cashmore, son of longtime Borough of Brooklyn (New York) president John Cashmore.
Her first husband was lawyer James John Cashmore, son of longtime Borough of Brooklyn (New York) president John Cashmore.
She wrote poems and helped Chapin write songs for the television show Make a Wish. She helped write lyrics to several of Chapin"s songs, including the well-known "Cat"s in the Cradle". Chapin wrote several songs about her, including "Shooting Star" and "Sandy".
She was involved in several lawsuits after Chapin"s death: Negligence suits related to the car accident that took his life and suits over his biography and a possible film of his life.
She is chairperson of the charity Long Island Cares and of The Harry Chapin Foundation.
