Sian Wang ’88

Sian died March 10, 2024, at his home in Los Angeles after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sian’s friend David Silverstein shared that “all Sian’s accomplishments pale in comparison to what a good human being he was.” Sian left an indelible mark on those around him. John Kintzele ’88 remembers his deep compassion, emotional intelligence, and ability to meet others where they needed him most.

Sian turned mundane moments into shared hilarity. Tom Ball ’88 recalls complaining with his NYC apartment-mates about the thankless grind of paralegal work their first year out of Princeton: Sian would empathize with, “Aww, that’s HARSH!”, and leave everyone in stitches. “He always lightened the mood with his wry humor.”

Sian met his wife, Madeleine, at Wharton, where their love story began with Sian’s confident charm — his steadfast belief that they were just meant to be together. During the later stages of his battle with cancer, Madeleine says Sian was entirely focused on his boys, Brady and Oliver.

Sophie Rosenfeld ’88 says Sian was “just a lovable and loving person.” His legacy lives on through Madeleine, Brady, Oliver, his mother Sally, his sister Erika, and all those whose lives he touched. Sian Wang remains a shining example of how to live fully, love deeply, and leave the world better than we found it.