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Does anyone follow Jeff Tiedrich? His wife died during the night last night. (Original Post) CanonRay Feb 2026 OP
I just heard Skittles Feb 2026 #1
He is a real class act. My condolences on his loss. RIP Claudia. flashman13 Feb 2026 #11
Thank you for the link, Skittles. sheshe2 Feb 2026 #26
That's a lovely picture of them MustLoveBeagles Feb 2026 #49
Thanks for the info, didn't know. So sorry. dem4decades Feb 2026 #2
.......... alittlelark Feb 2026 #3
... SheltieLover Feb 2026 #4
Sad..... MyOwnPeace Feb 2026 #5
I hadn't heard that. I do like Tiedrich FoxNewsSucks Feb 2026 #6
I follow him. He hasn't posted since yesterday so it makes sense. CousinIT Feb 2026 #7
So sad... CaptainTruth Feb 2026 #8
Claudia Long, R.I.P. February 7, 1950 - February 11, 2026 orleans Feb 2026 #9
TY 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Feb 2026 #22
I've been a fan for years. calimary Feb 2026 #33
So sad. FalloutShelter Feb 2026 #10
oh no Kali Feb 2026 #12
Very sad. debm55 Feb 2026 #13
Oh no, that's so sad PatSeg Feb 2026 #14
I'm broken-hearted for him. BurnDoubt Feb 2026 #15
That's so sad. It's hard to be a Ilsa Feb 2026 #16
JFC what????? LearnedHand Feb 2026 #17
I wondered that, too NJCher Feb 2026 #21
I read that she was battling mzmolly Feb 2026 #27
Oh no - too sad. Love his writings, he's one of the good guys. Marie Marie Feb 2026 #18
Thanks for letting us know Lulu KC Feb 2026 #19
Brutal news. I follow him. Love his sharp wit. I hope he can back to it quickly, for his sake and ours. SunSeeker Feb 2026 #20
Oh no. mzmolly Feb 2026 #23
... Permanut Feb 2026 #24
So very sad to hear this news. sheshe2 Feb 2026 #25
What a shock KT2000 Feb 2026 #28
So sad. BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2026 #29
""" AllaN01Bear Feb 2026 #30
I get his e-mail every day and I was so shocked and saddened MIButterfly Feb 2026 #31
I lost my wife of 43 years a month ago. Hassler Feb 2026 #32
🧡 Donkees Feb 2026 #35
🙏🕊️ thank you Hassler Feb 2026 #43
Dear Hassler, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Feb 2026 #37
🙏🕊️ thank you. Hassler Feb 2026 #42
I'm sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Moostache Feb 2026 #40
🙏🕊️ thank you Hassler Feb 2026 #44
Holding you in love and light. Your DU family is here for you. Lean niyad Feb 2026 #47
RIP FemDemERA Feb 2026 #34
Oh how sad. Mad_Dem_X Feb 2026 #36
I can't imagine, condolences Jeff... MiHale Feb 2026 #38
Deepest sympathies... Moostache Feb 2026 #39
My condolences to Jeff and his family kimbutgar Feb 2026 #41
Jeff always made a point to give her credit Soul_of_Wit Feb 2026 #46
Yes, I posted about it as well. niyad Feb 2026 #45
Sorry to hear that. /nt philly_bob Feb 2026 #48
I'm one of his Substack subscribers Picaro Feb 2026 #50
Sad news orangecrush Feb 2026 #51
I am so sorry UpInArms Feb 2026 #52
Omg...so Sad pioche4 Feb 2026 #53
Jeff Tiedrich is a national treasure. I start my day with his Substack column and knew something was wrong OMGWTF Feb 2026 #54
So very sad. bamagal62 Feb 2026 #55
Makes me very sad IGoToDU Feb 2026 #56
A true humanist, liberal and progressive. He will be missed. Martin68 Feb 2026 #57

CousinIT

(12,747 posts)
7. I follow him. He hasn't posted since yesterday so it makes sense.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:14 PM
Feb 2026

I’m very sorry to learn of this. He’s a funny guy and is very active online usually. I love his writing.

He must be devastated. Poor guy.

orleans

(37,191 posts)
9. Claudia Long, R.I.P. February 7, 1950 - February 11, 2026
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:42 PM
Feb 2026
https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/claudia-long-rip



my dear friends,

it is with great sadness that I must share the terrible news that Claudia Long, my wife for the past 41 years and the love of my life for the past 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning.

I am in shock right now and I am numb.

thank you all for hanging in there with me. I’ll be back to writing in a few days.

— jeff t



(photo of claudia & jeff at link)

BurnDoubt

(1,908 posts)
15. I'm broken-hearted for him.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:20 AM
Feb 2026

I start my day reading his words every day. He has spoken often if his Love for her.
I'm sending all my Love, and hope that he can find a way to navigate his grief and find some comfort.
DAMN!!
REST IN PEACE, MRS. SPOUSE.

Ilsa

(64,569 posts)
16. That's so sad. It's hard to be a
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:22 AM
Feb 2026

widow or widower after decades together. I know how awful it is. Poor guy.

Marie Marie

(11,521 posts)
18. Oh no - too sad. Love his writings, he's one of the good guys.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:26 AM
Feb 2026

Thanks for letting us know.

SunSeeker

(58,374 posts)
20. Brutal news. I follow him. Love his sharp wit. I hope he can back to it quickly, for his sake and ours.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:37 AM
Feb 2026

Getting back to a routine is often the best way to get through a life altering loss like this.

KT2000

(22,221 posts)
28. What a shock
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 01:32 AM
Feb 2026

This had to have been unexpected. Mrs. Spouse will be missed. Seth Triggs left this comment that was so well said:
SethTriggs
13h

My thoughts are with you in this time, Please take all the time you need...and let the joy you have shared through your life give you solace.

Wishing you peace and comfort.

MIButterfly

(3,142 posts)
31. I get his e-mail every day and I was so shocked and saddened
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 01:47 AM
Feb 2026

when I read the announcement this morning. They were together a long time and I'm sure his heart is breaking.

RIP, Mrs. Spouse.

MIButterfly

(3,142 posts)
37. Dear Hassler, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 10:38 AM
Feb 2026

I extend to you my deepest sympathy. May memories of your dear wife eventually bring you comfort and peace.

Best regards,
MIButterfly

Moostache

(11,291 posts)
40. I'm sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:09 PM
Feb 2026

I hope you have a strong support system to help you through.

niyad

(134,034 posts)
47. Holding you in love and light. Your DU family is here for you. Lean
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 05:51 PM
Feb 2026

as hard as you need.

kimbutgar

(27,558 posts)
41. My condolences to Jeff and his family
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:11 PM
Feb 2026

His writings are so funny and inspiring! I would guess his wife was one of his influences in his great writing !

Soul_of_Wit

(143 posts)
46. Jeff always made a point to give her credit
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 05:49 PM
Feb 2026

Things like "full credit to Mrs. Spouse for the idea for today's post." He would also playfully ignore her when she pleaded for him to use the Secretary of "War" hitting himself in the cajónes with a skateboard GIF less often.

OMGWTF

(5,217 posts)
54. Jeff Tiedrich is a national treasure. I start my day with his Substack column and knew something was wrong
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 08:05 PM
Feb 2026

when it came late. He also owns Crooks & Liars, another go-to site for my news. So damn sad. He really loved Mrs. Spouse.

IGoToDU

(208 posts)
56. Makes me very sad
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 09:43 PM
Feb 2026

…To know that the brilliant Jeff Tiedrich has to suffer this loss at such a horrible time Would that he might see our condolences and love and for him; he’s been a cathartic, comforting, consistent, droll, faithful “friend” to me, one who keeps me sane. I’m sure the same is felt by millions. I’m so sorry Jeff. You are SUCH A BEACON OF HOPE IN A WEARY WORLD

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