The Life and Death Story of Mark Wahlberg's sister, Debbie.

Debbie Wahlberg was the sister of Hollywood star actor, Mark Wahlberg. She died during a medical procedure at the hospital after suffering a heart attack. The sad incident happened almost a decade ago in September 2003.

Who was Debbie?

Deborah Ellen Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States on July 8, 1960. She was profoundly called Debbie by her friends and family. Born to Donald Edmond Wahlberg Sr., a United States Army veteran having fought in the Korean War and Alma Elaine, a bank clerk. Their father took up a job as a delivery driver after the war. She was one of the nine children of her parents. Debbie and her siblings were raised in Dorchester, Boston. She was 11 years older than her brother Mark Wahlberg who is now a Hollywood star. No much more than this is known about Debbie.

She died on September 2, 2003 at Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Her burial was at Mt. Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Debbie’s death came as a shock to her whole family. In that they knew of her health implications but was also aware that could not have taken her life at such a time. Her mother was so devastated and depressed having lost one of children. Mark Wahlberg describes the day his sister died as a bitter-sweet experience. This was because he had become a father and soon lost his elder sister. He believes that Debbie is the guardian angel of his daughter Ella Rae. Every year on his daughter’s birthday, he honors his late sister.

What was Debbie’s age, height and weight?

Debbie Wahlberg was 43 years when she had her last breath following the heart attack.

What was Debbie’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

She is an American and she was Caucasian.

What was Debbie’s profession?

Unknown.

What was the cause of Debbie’s death?

Debbie suffered a heart attack on the hospital bed while undergoing a medical procedure to get rid of her kidney stones. This surgery was said to be simple and uncomplicated. While on the bed during the procedure, she suddenly had a heart attack that claimed her dear life.

Who was Debbie’s husband?

Debbie was married to Edward A. Jackson. Upon her death, reports came out saying she was single and all but it has been revealed that she had a husband and the couple had a son together. That is the least we know about her family.