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Cheryl Strayed Mourns Beloved Husband After Rare Brain Disorder Battle
15 May
Summary
- Cheryl Strayed's husband Brian Lindstrom died at age 65.
- He battled a rare, fatal brain disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy.
- Lindstrom was a respected documentary filmmaker known for his impactful work.
Author Cheryl Strayed is mourning the death of her husband, Brian Lindstrom, who passed away at the age of 65. Lindstrom succumbed to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and fatal brain disorder that Strayed had publicly disclosed just last month.
Lindstrom, a distinguished documentary filmmaker, was celebrated for his significant contributions to the art form, including works such as "Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse" and "Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill." He also collaborated with Strayed on a documentary short titled "We Are Forbidden."
Strayed shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, describing her husband's final moments as peaceful and filled with grace. She expressed profound grief but also immense love for Lindstrom, emphasizing his kindness, compassion, and the goodness he saw in everyone. The couple's children, Carver and Bobbi, were with their father as he passed.
