And when Kaye died, Edwarda’s sister Colleen quit her job to take her place as full time carer.
Edwarda's incredible story drew widespread fame and attention, with celebrities like Neil Diamond and even President Bill Clinton visiting the family.
Bobby would remain a part of Edwarda's life for decades, visiting her often - though she never knew it.
THE life of Edwarda O'Bara, known as America's "Sleeping Snow White", took a tragic turn when she fell into a four-decade coma as a teen - never to wake up.
Thousands of people from across the globe flew to the home to honour Edwarda's incredible life and her family’s selflessness.
