ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | September 18, 2020
Pumanaw na ang author ng "Forrest Gump" na si Winston Groom sa edad 77 ayon sa Facebook post ni Mayor Karin Wilson ng Alabama City nitong Huwebes.
Pahayag ni Wilson sa kanyang Facebook account, "It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom. The City of Fairhope has lost an iconic author today."
Naging popular ang librong “Forest Gump” nang magkaroon ng film na may kaparehong title noong 1994 na pinagbidahan ni Tom Hanks na nakasungkit ng 6 Oscars awards.
Tweet naman ng Alabama governor na si 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.”
Samantala, wala namang binanggit na sanhi ng pagkamatay ni Groom.