Pat Conroy trending: Social media reacts to author’s cancer diagnosis
Pat Conroy announced via his Facebook page Monday morning that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but promised to deliver another novel to his fans.
His announcement drew such reaction that his name was trending on Twitter by Monday afternoon. Here is a look at just some of those responses.
Hey out there,I celebrated my 70th birthday in October and realized that I’ve spent my whole writing life trying to...
Posted by Pat Conroy on Monday, February 15, 2016
#PatConroy As he spoke to us, The Water is Wide! The Great Santini, South of Broad, The Lord of Discipline, Beach Music …A voice we love.
— Andie MacDowell (@AndieMacDowell3) February 15, 2016
Pat Conroy has pancreatic cancer and I have much sadness. https://t.co/MHRJQarWGU
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) February 15, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat Conroy and his family during this difficult time.
Posted by The Citadel on Monday, February 15, 2016
A few years ago a colleague heard that I enjoyed reading Pat Conroy's books. So on my birthday he sent away for a signed...
Posted by Hyacinth Persad on Monday, February 15, 2016
Pulling for Pat Conroy- A wonderful man. This is a Jan. 2008 story I did w/him & Ed Conroy https://t.co/kc7Q0ikhpZ pic.twitter.com/vWPQhk1dRL
— Scott Eisberg (@SEisbergWCIV) February 15, 2016
Pulling for you, Pal. I know you can beat this! You are an amazing man!!! Keep up the great work!!! #PatConroy https://t.co/A6D0ABBWqZ
— Ello Black (@ElloBlack) February 15, 2016
All best to our Prince of Tides #PatConroy https://t.co/ouxGA88CV6 pic.twitter.com/tloHux8SRq
— gpbradioaugusta (@gpbradioaugusta) February 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with my literary hero, Pat Conroy, and his wife, the novelist, Cassandra King. #PatConroy
— Kim Williamson (@Kiwialabama) February 15, 2016
This story was originally published February 15, 2016 at 3:17 PM with the headline "Pat Conroy trending: Social media reacts to author’s cancer diagnosis."