Forrest Gump author Winston Groom has died

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The man behind Forrest Gump has died

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Writer Winston Groom, whose novel Forrest Gump was made into the hugely successful Oscar-winning 1994 film starring Tom Hanks, has died aged 77.

The book, about the childlike optimism of a slow-thinking but kind-hearted man, won six Oscars including best film and actor, plus three Golden Globes.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and also starring Sally Field and Robin Wright, it made $683m (£526m).

Groom's death was confirmed by Alabama governor Kay Ivey.