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Wild Author Cheryl Strayed: 'Broken Hearts' as Husband Battles Illness
30 Apr
Summary
- Author Cheryl Strayed canceled upcoming events due to husband's illness.
- Her husband, Brian Lindstrom, has been diagnosed with a serious, fatal illness.
- Strayed asked for thoughts, prayers, light, and love during this difficult time.
Author Cheryl Strayed has recently canceled her upcoming public appearances due to her husband Brian Lindstrom's serious health battle. Strayed announced on Instagram on Thursday, April 30, that Lindstrom has been diagnosed with a "serious, fatal illness."
As a result, Strayed had to cancel her writing workshop at Kripalu and an appearance at Hunter College. She expressed her apologies to those who had made plans to attend.
"I simply cannot do anything but be with my family right now and see to our broken hearts," Strayed wrote. She requested that her community hold her family in their thoughts and prayers.
Strayed, married to Lindstrom since 1999, did not disclose further details about his condition. She also addressed her continued social media presence, explaining that upcoming podcast episodes were pre-recorded during happier times and would continue to be released.
Her announcement drew supportive messages from followers, including actress Hilary Swank and Michaela Watkins, who offered their well wishes and solidarity.
