"Cheryl Strayed, the acclaimed author behind the bestselling memoir 'Wild,' has shared a personal update with her fans on Instagram. The 57-year-old writer revealed that her husband of 25 years is currently battling an undisclosed illness, prompting an outpouring of support from the literary community and fans worldwide. Strayed's memoir, which chronicles her 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 2014, starring Reese Witherspoon as the author herself. As Strayed's fans rally around her and her family during this challenging time, many are taking to social media to express their well-wishes and gratitude for the author's inspiring story."
The 57-year-old writer, whose memoir “Wild” was adapted into a 2014 film starring Reese Witherspoon as Strayed, posted on Instagram that her husband of 25 years is dealing with an undisclosed illness.
