Horror author Peter Straub has died aged 79. The ‘Julia’ writer passed away in hospital in Manhattan on Sunday (04. 09. 22), with his wife Susan Straub explaining he had suffered complications after breaking a hip.
Peter's daughter, Emma Straub, first shared the news of her father's passing on Instagram on Tuesday (06. 09. 22). She wrote alongside a selection of photos: "Peter Francis Straub, the smartest and most fun person in every room he was ever in, 3/2/43 – 9/4/22.
How lucky we were. ’ "There aren’t enough words in the world. " Among those to pay tribute to the celebrated author was Stephen King, who he wrote 1984's 'The Talisman' and 2001 follow-up 'Black House' with.
The 74-year-old writer remembered his late pal as a “a good friend” and his “amazingly talented colleague and collaborator”.
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