Corey Feldman mourns the loss of his 108-year-old Holocaust survivor friend: ‘I loved her’

Nypost · Aug 11, 2026 · 534 words · By Bianca Zalben

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Corey Feldman mourns the loss of his 108-year-old Holocaust survivor friend: ‘I loved her’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Corey Feldman mourns the loss of his 108-year-old Holocaust survivor friend: ‘I loved her’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on Google Corey Feldman is mourning the loss of his oldest — and perhaps most extraordinary — pal.

Common ground

The “Goonies” star revealed that his 108-year-old friend Risa Igelfeld, a Holocaust survivor who forged an unlikely friendship with the former child actor, has died.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Igelfeld, who was born in Vienna, Austria in 1917”

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Three independent sources explicitly state that Risa Igelfeld was born on November 1, 1917, in Vienna, Austria.

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web search NEUTRAL — I am very saddened to report the death of Risa Igelfeld, of San Fernando Valley, California, at age 108 years, 282 days. She was born on 1 November 1917 in Vienna, Austria to parents Ruben Knie and Do…
https://globalsupercentenarianforum.com/index.php/community/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Risa Igelfeld was born on November 1, 1917 in Vienna, Austria. When she was still an infant, her mother died from the Spanish Flu. From a young age, Risa was drawn to singing and performances.
https://www.borrowed-spotlight.com/survivor-stories/jenna-an…

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web search NEUTRAL — Risa Relles was born on 1 November 1917 in Vienna, Austria to parents Ruben Knie and Dora Relles. Her mother Dora died during the Spanish Flu in 1918.
https://gerontology.fandom.com/wiki/Risa_Igelfeld

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Claim 2: “passed on Monday”

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Only one source (the tribute article found via web search) explicitly mentions she 'passed on Monday'. Other sources provide the date August 10, 2026, but do not explicitly name the day of the week in the provided snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — RISA provides advanced structural engineering software solutions that help engineers design safe, efficient, and code-compliant structures. Its product suite covers 2D/3D modeling, floor and foundatio…
https://risa.com/

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Claim 3: “remembered Igelfeld as a familiar face at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas”

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While search results confirm the existence of the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, none of the provided evidence mentions Risa Igelfeld visiting or being a familiar face there.

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web search NEUTRAL — Experience 50 years of vibrant dining at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA. Savor authentic Mexican and American cuisine, enjoy live music performances, and partake in lively events.
https://www.sagebrushcantina.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — The Sagebrush Cantina is a very popular Mexican restaurant and cantina located in Calabasas. The restaurant often features a lively and festive atmosphere, with colorful decor and sometimes live music…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32136-d348803…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Sagebrush Cantina offers Mexican food in a fantastic atmosphere. It's big with booths, a busy bar and lots of lovely outdoor seating, with built in gas heaters. The food was delicious, tacos in pa…
https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g32136-d5841529…

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Claim 4: “Igelfeld’s caregiver Aviva Eagle wrote: “Our beloved Queen Risa lived 108 and 3/4 extraordinary years”

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The specific quote from caregiver Aviva Eagle regarding '108 and 3/4 extraordinary years' is found in only one source snippet.

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web search NEUTRAL — Risa Igelfeld was a Holocaust survivor and Austrian-American centenarian. She was one of the oldest living people in the U.S. state of California.Igelfeld died on 10 August 2026 in the San Fernando Va…
https://gerontology.fandom.com/wiki/Risa_Igelfeld

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web search NEUTRAL — Risa taught at Hollywood Los Feliz JCC starting in the mid-1950s. In 1963, she started to teach at Westside JCC, where she taught for 40 years.Attachment : Risa Igelfeld February 2026.png. (Aged 108 i…
https://globalsupercentenarianforum.com/index.php/community/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dewan posed for the project alongside a 108-year-old woman named Risa Igelfeld. During the exhibition's opening night in Los Angeles, Dewan says joining the project was an "immediately a yes" and knew…
https://www.aol.com/articles/jenna-dewan-says-working-alongs…

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Claim 5: “his 108-year-old friend Risa Igelfeld, a Holocaust survivor... has died”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the death of Risa Igelfeld, including a report on her death in the San Fernando Valley and a tribute mentioning her passing.

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Claim 6: “John Stamos and and Jenna Dewan also paid tribute to Igelfeld”

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Multiple sources confirm the connection between Jenna Dewan and Risa Igelfeld, and one source explicitly states that both John Stamos and Jenna Dewan paid tribute to her.

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web search NEUTRAL — John Stamos and and Jenna Dewan also paid tribute to Igelfeld, who passed on Monday.In an Instagram post announcing her death, Igelfeld’s caregiver Aviva Eagle wrote: “Our beloved Queen Risa lived 108…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/lifestyle/corey-feldman-jenna-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jenna Dewan and Risa Igelfeld.Dewan posed for the project alongside a 108-year-old woman named Risa Igelfeld. During the exhibition's opening night in Los Angeles, Dewan says joining the project was a…
https://www.aol.com/articles/jenna-dewan-says-working-alongs…

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web search NEUTRAL — Risa Igelfeld. Photographed with Jenna Dewan. Age: 108. Born: Vienna, Austria. Risa Igelfeld was born on November 1, 1917 in Vienna, Austria. When she was still an infant, her mother died from the Spa…
https://www.borrowed-spotlight.com/survivor-stories/jenna-an…

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