Peter Straub

Peter Straub

Peter Straub Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2022.
Peter Straub was an award-winning author of horror novels including “Ghost Story,” who cowrote “The Talisman” and “Black House” with Stephen King.

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December 30, 2022

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Louise Wisinski

December 30, 2022

I am broken hearted today to read that you passed. You were my favorite author and read 99 percent of your books. Hope to meet you in heaven one day. RIP

Raquel

October 8, 2022

Sorry to hear about his passing . Condolences to the family and friends. May God grant you comfort and peace of mind to cope with your loss.

Rockbottomramainders, Awesome group of writers friends of Peter Straub. Love KOKO, my condolences to his family.

RAMONDA BRADY

October 2, 2022

Peter Straub great writer of KOKO, BLACK HOUSE, with Stephen King, and THE TALISMAN, with Stephen King. My condolences for his family.

September 13, 2022

My condolences.

September 7, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sorry for your loss.

September 7, 2022

The family has my deepest sympathy. trust in God to fortify an bring you comfort as you grieve.

Patrick McDonough

September 6, 2022

He was an incredibly kind, intelligent, and giving man. And as a writer, he looms heavy in my heart.

He will forever be missed.

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