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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDoes anyone follow Jeff Tiedrich? His wife died during the night last night.
So sad, they were married 41 years.
Skittles
(172,880 posts)flashman13
(2,563 posts)sheshe2
(98,452 posts)What a lovely picture of Claudia and Jeff. 💙
MustLoveBeagles
(17,265 posts)dem4decades
(14,381 posts)alittlelark
(19,143 posts)SheltieLover
(81,715 posts)MyOwnPeace
(17,609 posts)FoxNewsSucks
(11,919 posts)that's sad to hear
CousinIT
(12,747 posts)Im very sorry to learn of this. Hes a funny guy and is very active online usually. I love his writing.
He must be devastated.
Poor guy.
CaptainTruth
(8,257 posts)orleans
(37,191 posts)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. Ill be back to writing in a few days.
jeff t
(photo of claudia & jeff at link)
Cha
(320,585 posts)I love the Patriot, Jeff Tiedrich
calimary
(90,794 posts)Bless you, Jeff. Shes still there with you. Always.
FalloutShelter
(14,628 posts)love his biting style
debm55
(61,732 posts)PatSeg
(53,550 posts)BurnDoubt
(1,908 posts)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)widow or widower after decades together. I know how awful it is. Poor guy.
LearnedHand
(5,600 posts)Im so sorry for him. I know he adored her. I wonder if this was expected?
NJCher
(43,528 posts)What a shock that must have been for him.
mzmolly
(52,858 posts)cancer.
Marie Marie
(11,521 posts)Thanks for letting us know.
Lulu KC
(8,901 posts)Very sorry to hear this.
SunSeeker
(58,374 posts)Getting back to a routine is often the best way to get through a life altering loss like this.
mzmolly
(52,858 posts)I'm so sorry to learn this.
Permanut
(8,572 posts)sheshe2
(98,452 posts)Condolences to Jeff.
💙
KT2000
(22,221 posts)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.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,996 posts)AllaN01Bear
(29,803 posts)MIButterfly
(3,142 posts)when I read the announcement this morning. They were together a long time and I'm sure his heart is breaking.
RIP, Mrs. Spouse.
Hassler
(4,965 posts)I wish him every good.

Hassler
(4,965 posts)MIButterfly
(3,142 posts)I extend to you my deepest sympathy. May memories of your dear wife eventually bring you comfort and peace.
Best regards,
MIButterfly
Hassler
(4,965 posts)Moostache
(11,291 posts)I hope you have a strong support system to help you through.
Hassler
(4,965 posts)niyad
(134,034 posts)as hard as you need.
Mad_Dem_X
(10,226 posts)May she rest in peace.
MiHale
(13,165 posts)Moostache
(11,291 posts)kimbutgar
(27,558 posts)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)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.
niyad
(134,034 posts)philly_bob
(2,433 posts)Picaro
(2,440 posts)Very sorry to hear about his wife.
orangecrush
(31,149 posts)I do follow him.
UpInArms
(55,359 posts)My heart is broken for him
pioche4
(181 posts)Very sad
OMGWTF
(5,217 posts)when it came late. He also owns Crooks & Liars, another go-to site for my news. So damn sad. He really loved Mrs. Spouse.
bamagal62
(4,557 posts)IGoToDU
(208 posts)
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; hes been a cathartic, comforting, consistent, droll, faithful friend to me, one who keeps me sane. Im sure the same is felt by millions. Im so sorry Jeff. You are SUCH A BEACON OF HOPE IN A WEARY WORLD
Martin68
(28,066 posts)
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