![]() While the novel and movie followed the interesting life of the slow-witted Forrest as he witnessed some of America's most notable moments like the Vietnam War and civil rights protests of the 1960s, there were some differences between the versions. Forrest Gump also stole the show at the 1995 Academy Awards, snagging six Oscars including Best Actor for Hanks and Best Director for Robert Zemeckis. ![]() The iconic movie was the second highest-grossing film at the box office that year behind The Lion King, which debuted a month prior. The film adaptation, starring Tom Hanks as the lead, released in theaters in July 1994. ![]() Our hearts & prayers are extended to his family," Ivey wrote.Īlthough Groom authored 16 books including his 1982's, Conversations with the Enemy, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, he was most known for developing the lovable, simple character Forrest Gump in the 1986 novel of the same name. While he will be remembered for creating Forrest Gump, Winston Groom was a talented journalist & noted author of American history. native, Groom died in Fairhope, Alabama where he lived for many years.Īlabama's Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the novelist's death in a tweet on Friday, "Saddened to learn that Alabama has lost one of our most gifted writers. ![]() Winston Groom, the famous author responsible for the book-turned-Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, died on Wednesday. ![]()
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