Barbara Gordon, TV Producer and Memoirist, Passes Away at 90
Barbara Gordon, an Emmy Award-winning TV producer and documentary filmmaker, passed away at the age of 90 in New York City. Known for her memoir 'I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can,' which detailed her struggle with Valium addiction, Gordon's work highlighted the dangers of prescription medication abuse. Her memoir was adapted into a film in 1982, starring Jill Clayburgh, although Gordon expressed disappointment with the adaptation. Throughout her career, Gordon produced segments for PBS and won three New York-area Emmy Awards. Her contributions to television and her candid exploration of addiction have left a lasting impact. 
