The literary world lost one of its most enigmatic stars.
Harper Lee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passed away at 89 on Feb. 19.
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Authors and celebrities have mourned the author on social media, sharing stories and favorite quotes from her work.
The Fault in Our Stars writer John Green tweeted multiple times about Lee's death, sharing an anecdote about how she signed a copy of his book Looking for Alaska with a special inscription for his son, Henry Atticus (named for Atticus Finch).
The great Harper Lee has died at the age of 89. https://t.co/MxfqEdkhZj— John Green (@johngreen) February 19, 2016
When my son Henry was born, Ms. Lee signed a copy of Looking for Alaska for him with the inscription, "Welcome to the world Henry Atticus."— John Green (@johngreen) February 19, 2016
That book is my most prized possession. Ms. Lee lived a private life, but she was quietly and extraordinarily generous.— John Green (@johngreen) February 19, 2016
Harper Collins, Lee's publisher
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved author, Harper Lee. https://t.co/DqD84tcI3h— HarperCollins (@HarperCollins) February 19, 2016
Harper Collins UK
Harper Lee did the extraordinary with her writing: she changed the world. We'll forever be thankful for her and her work.— HarperCollinsUK (@HarperCollinsUK) February 19, 2016
E.L. James
RIP Harper Lee— E L James (@E_L_James) February 19, 2016
Random House
Today we lost a beautiful writer. RIP Harper Lee. pic.twitter.com/aA0SgyV0j1— Random House (@randomhouse) February 19, 2016
Penguin Random House
Rest in peace, Harper Lee. https://t.co/JpxHoAXBPZ— Penguin Random House (@penguinrandom) February 19, 2016
Penguin Classics
We're saddened to hear of the death of American writer Harper Lee, author of beloved novel TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. https://t.co/9Ax0uanllp— Penguin Classics (@PenguinClassics) February 19, 2016
Susan Orlean
Now the NYTimes confirming it. RIP Harper Lee and thank you.— Susan Orlean (@susanorlean) February 19, 2016
Marie Lu
Rest in peace, Harper Lee. https://t.co/3OQkn0t52n— Marie Lu (@Marie_Lu) February 19, 2016
Chirlane McCray
Mourning the loss of Harper Lee who stirred the minds & hearts of America with "To Kill A Mockingbird".— Chirlane McCray (@Chirlane) February 19, 2016
Lin-Manuel Miranda
I used to teach 7th grade English.
Helped my kids grapple w Mockingbird, & the courage it takes to fight injustice.
Thanks, Harper Lee.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) February 19, 2016
Oprah
Harper Lee my 1st favorite author! I always wanted to interview her. She said" honey I already said everything I had to say". #RIPHarperLee— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) February 19, 2016
Debra Messing
Oh no. The Great Harper Lee has passed away. She changed the world with "to Kill A Mockingbird."— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) February 19, 2016
Ava DuVernay
“You never really understand a person… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Thank you, #HarperLee. pic.twitter.com/8OuUiet7IL— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 19, 2016
Katie Couric
So sorry to hear about Harper Lee’s passing. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ was a gift to us all. https://t.co/oqDU2lOcLM pic.twitter.com/TSFPLSwPgs— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 19, 2016
Emily Ratajkowski
RIP Harper Lee. You made me believe in the power of story.— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 19, 2016