This is such terribly sad news
The Handmaid's Tale author announced the sad news on Twitter September 20, 2019 - 10:21 BST Emmy Griffiths Margaret Atwood's partner, Graeme Gibson, has sadly passed away aged 85. The novelist and conservationist, who was in a relationship with Margaret for 48 years, was in London while accompanying her during the book tour for her new novel, The Testaments.
It is much appreciated… Thank you to all at @uclh in London England who were so kind, helpful and respectful, and took such good care. The family appreciates it very much." According to the obituary, the late 85-year-old was the son of a Canadian Army Brigadier General and an Australian musician, and was best known for his work as a novelist, essayist, authors' rights advocate, and bird conservation activist.
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