Filmmaker Tom Hanks' celebrated creation "Forrest Gump" has met its end, as the screenplay's originator has passed away.
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Hey there! Sad news hits us today, fam – iconic American writer Winston Groom, the genius behind the classic book "Forrest Gump," has kicked the bucket at 77 years old. That's right, ol' Winston's done gone, and Fairhope's mayor, Karen Wilson, was the one who broke the news on Facebook.
"Rip that heart out, 'cause we've lost a real gem, our buddy Winston Groom," Wilson posted. Seems like Fairhope ain't feelin' too shiny right about now.
They're still figuring out what sent ol' Winston six feet under, but that's the least of our worries here. Let's talk 'bout his legendary book, "Forrest Gump." First published in '86, but it wasn't until the '94 movie starring the one-and-only Tom Hanks that this masterpiece took over the world. That film won six Oscars, and a whole lotta other awards, too. In '95, he dropped a sequel called "Gump and Co."
Don Noble, an English professor and Winston's buddy for 40 years, said that "Forrest Gump" the book is way darker and richer than the movie. Damn straight.
Winston wasn't just about that Gump life, though. He also dug into history and documentary literature, writing like a madman about the Civil War. One of his books, "Conversations with the Enemy," is about a Marine Corps officer during Vietnam and was up for a Pulitzer.
Winston didn't stop at Gump – check out his other works, like "Better Times Than These" about Vietnam's impact on soldiers, "As Summers Die," a historical novel in a small Alabama town, and "Gone the Sun," another Southern-themed novel. He even wrote a mystery novel called "Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl."
Winston might've been famous for Gump, but these other novels prove he was a versatile cat. Too bad we won't be seeing any more of his work, but let's give a round of applause to this talented, unforgettable writer. RIP, ol' buddy.
- The Fairhope mayor, Karen Wilson, cited Winston Groom's death on her Facebook post, lamenting the loss of a gem from their community.
- Despite Winston Groom's fame for "Forrest Gump," his other works such as "As Summers Die," "Gone the Sun," and "Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl" showcased his versatility as a writer.
- Winston Groom, the creator of "Forrest Gump," also immersed himself in documentary literature and history writing, penning books like "Better Times Than These" and "Conversations with the Enemy."
- In 1986, Winston Groom released the darker and richer "Forrest Gump" book, which was later turned into a six-Oscar winning film starring Tom Hanks in 1994.
