Winston Groom dies — ‘Forrest Gump’ writer was once 77

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Winston Groom, whose novel “Forrest Gump” was once made right into a six-Oscar successful 1994 film that was a hovering pop cultural phenomenon, has died at age 77. Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, stated in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama the town. A neighborhood funeral house additionally showed the loss of life and stated preparations had been pending. “While he will be remembered for creating Forrest Gump, Winston Groom was a talented journalist & noted author of American history. Our hearts & prayers are extended to his family,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey stated in a commentary. “Forrest Gump” was once the unbelievable story of a slow-witted guy