The author, known for her provocative social commentary, was described as an ‘inspiration’ who ‘changed the art of writing’ online
The official account of The Doors tweeted a quote by Didion, which went: “‘On the whole my attention was only minimally engaged by the preoccupations of rock-and-roll bands, but The Doors were different, The Doors interested me.“R.I.P. Joan Didion, 1934-2021,” the account added.Comedian Rob Delaney said he has the “deepest gratitude” to the writer, who had helped him through a “brutal, dark time”.
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