Annie Glenn, widow of John Glenn, dies from COVID-19 complications

Annie Glenn
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Annie Glenn, who was a communication disorders advocate and married to astronaut and Ohio senator John Glenn for over seven decades up to his death in 2016, has died at age 100.

Ohio State University's Glenn College of Public Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that Glenn died at a nursing home from COVID-19 complications, The Associated Press reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.