Patrick Hemingway, The Last Surviving Child Of Ernest Hemingway, Dead At 97
Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of the legendary author Ernest Hemingway, passed away at the age of 97 in his home in Bozeman, Montana. Patrick, who was the second of Ernest Hemingway’s three sons, had a deep connection to his father’s legacy and spent years overseeing posthumous works by the Nobel laureate.
Described as a larger than life figure with a scientific mind and a passion for the arts, Patrick Hemingway was proud of his heritage and always sought to promote his family name. He collaborated on projects related to his father’s work, including reissues of classics like “A Farewell to Arms” and “A Moveable Feast,” as well as the editing of the unfinished novel “True at First Light.”
Despite some criticism for his commercial approach to his father’s works, Patrick Hemingway remained dedicated to preserving and promoting Ernest Hemingway’s literary legacy. He managed a long life marked by tragedy and mental illness within his family, including suicides and struggles with alcoholism and depression.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Patrick Hemingway inherited his father’s love for adventure and the outdoors. After graduating from Harvard University, he pursued a life in Africa, where he worked as a hunter, safari guide, educator, and forestry officer. His experiences in Africa shaped his view of the world and inspired his work in preserving his father’s legacy.
Patrick Hemingway’s passing marks the end of an era for the Hemingway family, but his contributions to literature and his dedication to his father’s work will continue to be remembered and celebrated. His legacy will live on through the many works he helped bring to the public and the impact he had on preserving Ernest Hemingway’s iconic literary heritage.
