Mesothelioma News Joyce Brigish By Mesothelioma News October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016 Mesothelioma News Joyce Brigish died on Oct. 13 at home in West Tisbury, after a heroic 10-month battle with malignant mesothelioma. Joyce was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Pretoria, South Africa, the third child of Matthew and Dora Hirshovitz. Teachers’ unions tell government to remove asbestos from Norfolk schools Third annual God is Bigger Thankful run to take place Nov. 19