Siri Hustvedt Details Grief After Paul Auster’s Death
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- Paul Auster died on 30 April 2024 at 6:58 pm in his Brooklyn home.
- Mount Sinai West radiologist identified a lung mass in early November 2022, later confirmed as non‑small cell lung cancer.
- Green‑Wood Cemetery hosted his graveside funeral on 3 May 2024.
- Siri Hustvedt reports physical grief symptoms, including breathing difficulty, racing heart, and insomnia.
- Siri Hustvedt describes a compulsive cleaning of Paul’s study, noting at least 150 pens and typewriter ribbons on his desk.
Why it matters: Siri Hustvedt loses her husband and must confront grief by sorting through 150 pens and personal items, deepening her emotional strain and reshaping her daily routine.
