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Does anyone follow Jeff Tiedrich? His wife died during the night last night. (Original Post) CanonRay Feb 11 OP
I just heard Skittles Feb 11 #1
He is a real class act. My condolences on his loss. RIP Claudia. flashman13 Feb 11 #11
Thank you for the link, Skittles. sheshe2 Feb 12 #26
That's a lovely picture of them MustLoveBeagles Feb 12 #49
Thanks for the info, didn't know. So sorry. dem4decades Feb 11 #2
.......... alittlelark Feb 11 #3
... SheltieLover Feb 11 #4
Sad..... MyOwnPeace Feb 11 #5
I hadn't heard that. I do like Tiedrich FoxNewsSucks Feb 11 #6
I follow him. He hasn't posted since yesterday so it makes sense. CousinIT Feb 11 #7
So sad... CaptainTruth Feb 11 #8
Claudia Long, R.I.P. February 7, 1950 - February 11, 2026 orleans Feb 11 #9
TY 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Feb 11 #22
I've been a fan for years. calimary Feb 12 #33
So sad. FalloutShelter Feb 11 #10
oh no Kali Feb 11 #12
Very sad. debm55 Feb 11 #13
Oh no, that's so sad PatSeg Feb 11 #14
I'm broken-hearted for him. BurnDoubt Feb 11 #15
That's so sad. It's hard to be a Ilsa Feb 11 #16
JFC what????? LearnedHand Feb 11 #17
I wondered that, too NJCher Feb 11 #21
I read that she was battling mzmolly Feb 12 #27
Oh no - too sad. Love his writings, he's one of the good guys. Marie Marie Feb 11 #18
Thanks for letting us know Lulu KC Feb 11 #19
Brutal news. I follow him. Love his sharp wit. I hope he can back to it quickly, for his sake and ours. SunSeeker Feb 11 #20
Oh no. mzmolly Feb 11 #23
... Permanut Feb 12 #24
So very sad to hear this news. sheshe2 Feb 12 #25
What a shock KT2000 Feb 12 #28
So sad. BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 12 #29
""" AllaN01Bear Feb 12 #30
I get his e-mail every day and I was so shocked and saddened MIButterfly Feb 12 #31
I lost my wife of 43 years a month ago. Hassler Feb 12 #32
🧡 Donkees Feb 12 #35
🙏🕊️ thank you Hassler Feb 12 #43
Dear Hassler, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Feb 12 #37
🙏🕊️ thank you. Hassler Feb 12 #42
I'm sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Moostache Feb 12 #40
🙏🕊️ thank you Hassler Feb 12 #44
Holding you in love and light. Your DU family is here for you. Lean niyad Feb 12 #47
RIP FemDemERA Feb 12 #34
Oh how sad. Mad_Dem_X Feb 12 #36
I can't imagine, condolences Jeff... MiHale Feb 12 #38
Deepest sympathies... Moostache Feb 12 #39
My condolences to Jeff and his family kimbutgar Feb 12 #41
Jeff always made a point to give her credit Soul_of_Wit Feb 12 #46
Yes, I posted about it as well. niyad Feb 12 #45
Sorry to hear that. /nt philly_bob Feb 12 #48
I'm one of his Substack subscribers Picaro Feb 12 #50
Sad news orangecrush Feb 12 #51
I am so sorry UpInArms Feb 12 #52
Omg...so Sad pioche4 Feb 12 #53
Jeff Tiedrich is a national treasure. I start my day with his Substack column and knew something was wrong OMGWTF Feb 12 #54
So very sad. bamagal62 Feb 12 #55
Makes me very sad IGoToDU Feb 12 #56
A true humanist, liberal and progressive. He will be missed. Martin68 Feb 12 #57

CousinIT

(12,404 posts)
7. I follow him. He hasn't posted since yesterday so it makes sense.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 10:14 PM
Feb 11

I’m very sorry to learn of this. He’s a funny guy and is very active online usually. I love his writing.

He must be devastated. Poor guy.

orleans

(36,795 posts)
9. Claudia Long, R.I.P. February 7, 1950 - February 11, 2026
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 10:42 PM
Feb 11
https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/claudia-long-rip



my dear friends,

it is with great sadness that I must share the terrible news that Claudia Long, my wife for the past 41 years and the love of my life for the past 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning.

I am in shock right now and I am numb.

thank you all for hanging in there with me. I’ll be back to writing in a few days.

— jeff t



(photo of claudia & jeff at link)

BurnDoubt

(1,596 posts)
15. I'm broken-hearted for him.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:20 PM
Feb 11

I start my day reading his words every day. He has spoken often if his Love for her.
I'm sending all my Love, and hope that he can find a way to navigate his grief and find some comfort.
DAMN!!
REST IN PEACE, MRS. SPOUSE.

Ilsa

(64,113 posts)
16. That's so sad. It's hard to be a
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:22 PM
Feb 11

widow or widower after decades together. I know how awful it is. Poor guy.

SunSeeker

(58,006 posts)
20. Brutal news. I follow him. Love his sharp wit. I hope he can back to it quickly, for his sake and ours.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 11:37 PM
Feb 11

Getting back to a routine is often the best way to get through a life altering loss like this.

KT2000

(22,051 posts)
28. What a shock
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:32 AM
Feb 12

This had to have been unexpected. Mrs. Spouse will be missed. Seth Triggs left this comment that was so well said:
SethTriggs
13h

My thoughts are with you in this time, Please take all the time you need...and let the joy you have shared through your life give you solace.

Wishing you peace and comfort.

MIButterfly

(2,409 posts)
31. I get his e-mail every day and I was so shocked and saddened
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:47 AM
Feb 12

when I read the announcement this morning. They were together a long time and I'm sure his heart is breaking.

RIP, Mrs. Spouse.

MIButterfly

(2,409 posts)
37. Dear Hassler, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 09:38 AM
Feb 12

I extend to you my deepest sympathy. May memories of your dear wife eventually bring you comfort and peace.

Best regards,
MIButterfly

Moostache

(11,130 posts)
40. I'm sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:09 PM
Feb 12

I hope you have a strong support system to help you through.

niyad

(130,994 posts)
47. Holding you in love and light. Your DU family is here for you. Lean
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:51 PM
Feb 12

as hard as you need.

kimbutgar

(27,055 posts)
41. My condolences to Jeff and his family
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:11 PM
Feb 12

His writings are so funny and inspiring! I would guess his wife was one of his influences in his great writing !

Soul_of_Wit

(61 posts)
46. Jeff always made a point to give her credit
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:49 PM
Feb 12

Things like "full credit to Mrs. Spouse for the idea for today's post." He would also playfully ignore her when she pleaded for him to use the Secretary of "War" hitting himself in the cajónes with a skateboard GIF less often.

OMGWTF

(5,048 posts)
54. Jeff Tiedrich is a national treasure. I start my day with his Substack column and knew something was wrong
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 07:05 PM
Feb 12

when it came late. He also owns Crooks & Liars, another go-to site for my news. So damn sad. He really loved Mrs. Spouse.

IGoToDU

(206 posts)
56. Makes me very sad
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 08:43 PM
Feb 12

…To know that the brilliant Jeff Tiedrich has to suffer this loss at such a horrible time Would that he might see our condolences and love and for him; he’s been a cathartic, comforting, consistent, droll, faithful “friend” to me, one who keeps me sane. I’m sure the same is felt by millions. I’m so sorry Jeff. You are SUCH A BEACON OF HOPE IN A WEARY WORLD

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