'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77

FILE - In this April 29, 2016, file photo, "Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom speaks to students at Jinks Middle School in Panama City, Fla. Groom, the author of the novel "Forrest Gump" that was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop culture hit, has died, an Alabama official close to the writer said Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. He was 77.

Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed by a local funeral home, which said arrangements were pending. “Forrest Gump” was the improbable tale of a slow-witted man who was a participant or witness to key points of 20th Century history — from Alabama segregationist Gov. George Wallace’s “stand at the schoolhouse door,” to meetings with presidents. Stars including Tom Hanks gained in popularity through the acclaim the movie and their performances received.

woah the mayor is also the funeral home? that’s cool

I've not read the book, but I love the movie. I honestly sometimes use the movie to help me in life. I think it's about stoicism, and keeping your eye on the ball.

A Bubba restaurant in Cancun. Just as he envisioned a restaurant to be. We salute you!

R.I.P and thanks for the entertainment Winston.

How sad. May he Rest In Peace.

R.I.P.

Run Barry Run - Forrest Gump

That movie made so many of our lives joyful and emotional every time we watch it. We should be thankful to him and for his book

Very very sad love Forrest Gump so much RIP

The AP fails to acknowledge the irony of Trump as Gump.

Terrible movie!

I hope there is a box of chocolates waiting for him in the afterlife.

Two sides to the story everyone

Book is a lot different from the movie

Great writer gone ! Very very sad! We still love you for spreading for showing life is only about being simple and good.

🙏🏽

Amazing story of the societal transition in the middle of the American century.

Well, we all have to go at home. While I didn’t read the book, I terribly enjoyed the movie, several times over. I hope since he wrote the book, enjoyed the financial royalties, that LIFE WAS LIKE A BOWL OF CHERRIES 🍒! R.I.P.

Sad. Great story.

May He Rest In Peace

In the book, Forrest fought everyone instead of being a jogger. Very different.

'Forrest Gump''Donald Trump' RIP Winston Groom

And he got completely ripped off by the studio regarding the movie adaptation.

For a minute I thought that was a photo of Don Rumsfeld.

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