Food Writer Whose Book Inspired Julie And Julia Dies Aged 49
Powell died of cardiac arrest on October 26 at her home in upstate New York, the New York Times reported. Her death was confirmed by Powell editor Judy Clain, who is also editor-in-chief of Little, Brown. “She was a brilliant writer and a bold, original person, and she will not be forgotten,” Clain said in a statement. “We send our deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Julie, either personally or through the deep bonds she created with the readers of her memoir....