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Tom Robbins
1932 - 2025
Tom Robbins
1932 - 2025
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BORN
1932
DIED
2025
Tom Robbins Obituary
Tom Robbins was a novelist known for quirky cult favorites like "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Skinny Legs and All."
We invite you to share condolences for Tom Robbins in our Guest Book.
Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Writer Pictures via AP Images)
15 Entries
Peter McGrth
July 5, 2025
My favorite author. I have read everything he wrote. Jitterbug Perfume, my favorite, has such an amazing impact on my life, sadly sharing this book cost me a marriage but it was a small price to pay. I see the world completely different now, particularly the absurdity of most of the world we live in.
Lisa Valentine
June 19, 2025
Tom Robbins 'Still Life With Woodpecker' had the most profound effect on my life. Iloved all your books and will miss you as I read them over and over throughout the rest of my life. Love Lisa
Stacia Burton
June 14, 2025
Dear Tom~ I Celebrate Your Life & the impact it had on me from Even Cowgirls to Skinny Legs & All.
Half Asleep In Frog Pajamas- You inscribed to me, messily - frustrated with the spelling of my name - wrote Damnit - signature .
So like you, nothing expected.
I suddenly thought - What's up with Tom?
& find You recently enough - deceased -
but never in my heart will I forget the joy- & the joyous discomfort of reading your yarns-
Jitterbug Perfume on & on
Donna Davis
April 30, 2025
I will just say "Thank you, Tom Robbins. I hate to see you go."
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Robert Whetsel
April 10, 2025
And so goes one of the brightest lights in my lifetime. I could never begin to thank him enough.
Martie Furlong
March 5, 2025
Is it wrong that despite my great sadness at Tom´s death that I am joyful at reading the beautiful tributes and shared quotes and life stories from those signing this guestbook. I feel close to everyone of you. This has never happened to me before at reading of someone´s death. I feel he has brought unity and happiness in one if the most difficult periods in history. Thank you Tom. I feel the love and happiness of your "work"
I had a delicious tomato sandwich when I read of your death.
Gary Dalton
March 2, 2025
Following his own star, Tom is off somewhere, eating a plate of steaming red beets on a cloud. Then, again, it might well be that juicy ripe tomato sandwich slathered in mayo, he recommended...
Lauren Batorski
February 20, 2025
I was introduced to your writing by a fellow novel lover and reading Jitterbug Perfume gave me life. I just finished your autobiography today and was saddened to hear of your passing. Thank you for your timeless stories.
Katherine Bell
February 17, 2025
Big fan as a 70s teenager; enjoyed irking my wonderful senior English teacher by including Robbins on my Summer of 16 reading list. I recall reading a bit of Even Cowgirls as I paused at a roadhouse while hitchhiking to Margaret River and falling asleep under a palm tree, which seemed appropriate. Robbins' inimitable style and creativity in life and work influenced my life choices. Anyone feeling jaded with humanity will do well to read Robbins for a shot of serious relief and kooky levity. Vale Tom and thanks for the guidance when I had none xxx
RICHARD EHRMAN
February 17, 2025
Tom.
Maddy and I have so many memories not only of your literature but of our special time together. It has been a joy to know you. Our memories live forever. Love to you and your family.
Janelle Almendis
February 13, 2025
May the God of love and life be with you and comfort your hearts.
Earl Brown
February 13, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. May God be with your family.
RB
February 13, 2025
A great writer, such a brilliant mind. His novels were incredible works that so many read and enjoyed over the years. Sincere condolences to the Robbins family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
RB
February 13, 2025
A great writer, such a brilliant mind. His novels were incredible works that so many read and enjoyed over the years. Sincere condolences to the Robbins family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
JK
February 11, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of so many.
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