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Joan Didion Obituary
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for Joan Didion
17 Entries
Catherine lilai
January 5, 2022
To the great Joan didion profound philosopher, bold speculator and faithful friend to humanity
Martinez family
January 3, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
Martinez
December 28, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
Stephanie D Schell
December 27, 2021
Was one of the best writers of all time.
RB
December 27, 2021
Such an incredible writer, so many were able to enjoy her wonderful works. Sincerest sympathies to the Didion family. May God be with all of you in your time of loss.
Mem
December 27, 2021
Rest in peace.
Thank you for your words and books, so inspiring, raw, brutally honest and exquisite.
Knowing you are with your husband and daughter Q, is a blessing you so deserve. You are respected and loved by myself, and I'm sure, many others.
You are a national treasure Joan Didion.
Ellen Shevitz
December 26, 2021
I babysat for Quintana Q, 1978-79
in Brentwood Los Angeles. Joan was a remarkable Mom in all ways important. I obviously only had glimpses but it was all very real. Joan taught me simple recipes, how to love and care for orchids. John and Joan could never be more kind, more genuinely interested in my life, And were always very generous with their time and hospitality. I loved Q, I should have paid them
Odette
December 26, 2021
Such a profound writer. May the God of all comfort be a source of comfort and refuge to the family
Jan Marquart
December 26, 2021
The world has lost a great voice, wide heart of compassion and understanding, invaluable point of view, and deep soul. As a writer, I know what one goes through to record the truth. May she rest in peace and be in the arms of her beloved husband and daughter.
December 25, 2021
An outstanding writer, so very talented. Sincere sympathies to the Didion family, may God be with all of you in your time of sorrow.
December 25, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the Didion family, so very sorry for your loss. As you shed your tears, may your many cherished memories bring smiles and may God comfort and strengthen all of you at this very difficult time of your loss.
December 25, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Didion family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Joan and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
Mary
December 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and admirers of Joan Didion. At this ver difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort and strengthen you.
Tim Hutcherson
December 25, 2021
What a great insight into the American consciousness she had. This is the end of an era.
CBG
December 24, 2021
I read "The Year of Magical Thinking" after my husband died in 2005. I read several other books about grieving the loss of a loved one, but Joan Didion's book really helped me.
RIP
December 24, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and God comfort them all.
faith/rory tobin/dockett
December 23, 2021
Dear Didion Family Rory and I would like to take this time to express our condolences's on the loss of Joan Didion.she'll surely be missed and may she rest in peace.best faith/rory
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