Documentary Filmmaker Brian Lindstrom Dies at 65 After Battle With Rare Brain Disease
Documentary filmmaker Brian Lindstrom has passed away at the age of 65 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy. His wife, Cheryl Strayed, shared the news on social media, highlighting his courage and the love of their family. Lindstrom was known for his impactful documentaries that focused on marginalized communities and individuals.
- ▪Brian Lindstrom died after a battle with the rare brain disease progressive supranuclear palsy.
- ▪He was diagnosed with the illness just two weeks prior to his death.
- ▪Lindstrom's work as a documentary filmmaker focused on telling the stories of people often overlooked by society.
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Brian Lindstrom at the London Film Festival screening of 'Wild' in 2014. Dave Hogan/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Documentary filmmaker Brian Lindstrom has died after a battle with the rare brain disease progressive supranuclear palsy, his wife, Wild author Cheryl Strayed, revealed. Lindstrom was 65. “Brian Lindstrom died this morning the way he lived — with gentleness and courage, grace and gratitude for his beautiful life,” Strayed wrote in an Instagram post announcing his death.
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