'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77

Last Updated Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:47PM EDT

"While he will be remembered for creating Forrest Gump, Winston Groom was a talented journalist & noted author of American history. Our hearts & prayers are extended to his family," Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. It was "Forrest Gump" -- and the success of the 1994 movie starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field and Gary Sinise -- that earned him widespread fame and some financial success.

The movie, which also starred Robin Wright and Mykelti Williamson, became deeply embedded in the American psyche and has remained a television staple and huge cultural phenomenon ever since.The film dominated the 1995 Academy Awards, winning six Oscars including best picture, best director for Robert Zemeckis and best actor for Hanks.

May he Rest In Peace.

Would it be inappropriate to hope that Forrest will go the way of creator?

I dont know what forrest gump' is or what it is but rip Winston Groom ( Follow me please! ) RIPWINSTONGROOM

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