Winston Groom obit

’Forrest Gump’ writer Winston Groom dies

 

He was not on the list.

Beloved author and Alabama son Winston Groom has died.

A spokesperson for the Fairhope Mayor’s office, Jessica Walker, confirmed Groom’s passing. Groom lived in Fairhope.

Groom may be best known for his novel “Forrest Gump” which became an Oscar-winning movie.

Groom was 77.

Governor Kay Ivey

Saddened to learn that Alabama has lost one of our most gifted writers. 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.

 

Groom’s other novels include: Better Times Than These. New York, Summit Books, 1978.

As Summers Die. New York, Summit Books, 1980.

Only. New York, Putnam, 1984.

Forrest Gump. New York, Doubleday, 1986.

Gone the Sun. New York, Doubleday, 1988.

Gump & Co. New York, Pocket Books, 1995.

Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl. New York, Random House, 1999.