Sad news to report out of Los Angeles where we’re seeing reports that Michelle McNamara, wife of comedian Patton Oswalt, has passed away at age 46. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she died in her sleep and no cause of death has as of yet been released:
Michelle McNamara, Writer and Wife of Patton Oswalt, Dies at 46 https://t.co/ILll2NAqCe pic.twitter.com/KNVogxKG4u
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 22, 2016
Sadly, Oswalt announced the death with a retweet:
Patton Oswalt announcing his wife's death via retweet is the painful new normal. https://t.co/AYmCVWVZ7M
— Palin Around (@Palin) April 23, 2016
McNamara leaves behind not only her husband but a 7-year-old daughter as well.
Condolences poured in from journalists and members of the Hollywood community:
https://twitter.com/JaimieAlexander/status/723696944116207616
Sad beyond words. We love you @pattonoswalt.
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) April 23, 2016
I didn't know Michelle McNamara, but @pattonoswalt's stand-up made me feel like I did. Devestating. Love to him and his family.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) April 23, 2016
@pattonoswalt my deepest condolences Patton.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 23, 2016
@pattonoswalt Endless love to you, my friend. xox
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) April 23, 2016
@pattonoswalt We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and feel for you.
— Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) April 23, 2016
All love and strength to dear @pattonoswalt and his family.
— Kevin Pollak (@kevinpollak) April 23, 2016
Terrible. Deepest condolences to Patton Oswalt. https://t.co/S8AMKKNrgL
— Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) April 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/AdamBaldwin/status/723662683963170817
https://twitter.com/moderncomments/status/723699241600823297
My sincere condolences on your loss @pattonoswalt; I am so very sorry. https://t.co/k1GYJUCMoe
— ana marie c?x (@anamariecox) April 23, 2016
@pattonoswalt My heart is breaking for you and your family. So grateful for your wife’s writing, and so many people are thinking of you all.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) April 23, 2016
Sending so much love to you @pattonoswalt
— Tatiana Maslany (@tatianamaslany) April 23, 2016
We love you, @pattonoswalt
— Chris Weitz (@chrisweitz) April 23, 2016
What can be said? Nothing. We love you Patton. So much. So much. @pattonoswalt https://t.co/Y6zvfI3p72
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) April 23, 2016
My prayers and love to @pattonoswalt and his family.
— Bobby Lee (@bobbyleelive) April 23, 2016
Thinking of @pattonoswalt. Heartbreaking news.
— Jamie A. Lee (@TheJamieLee) April 23, 2016
My heart and thoughts and best wishes go out to @pattonoswalt and his family.
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) April 23, 2016
@pattonoswalt You and your family are in my thought & prayers. Im so so sorry.
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) April 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Oswalt family.
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