Novels about dying women.

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Several novels about dying women have been adapted for TV, ranging from true-life stories to fictional dramas and thrillers.

Books Adapted Into TV/Movies Featuring Dying Women

Salt in My Soul: The memoir of Mallory Smith, a young woman who died of cystic fibrosis, was adapted into the 2022 documentary Salt in My Soul. A version of the book was also published as Diary of a Dying Girl.

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip: This novel by Sara Brunsvold focuses on the unique friendship between a dying septuagenarian and a young reporter. As of a 2022 article, it hadn't been adapted but was noted as a book about a dying woman that inspires living.

Sunshine: This 1973 CBS film drama, based on the actual diaries and life of a young woman named Lynn who died of cancer, was noted at the time as a significant program that studied a dying woman's life.

Under the Bridge: Rebecca Godfrey's non-fiction book about the murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk was adapted into a Hulu limited series.

We All Want Impossible Things: A 2022 novel by Catherine Newman about friendship and death, it has been described as a "sad, funny book about a dying woman". While not yet confirmed for TV adaptation in the search results, it fits the theme.

The Lovely Bones: Alice Sebold's novel about a murdered teenage girl, Susie Salmon, and her afterlife, was adapted into a 2009 film. The book also frequently features in lists of books about death and dying.

TV Series Inspired by Books/Memoirs

Dying For Sex: This docu-series, available to stream on Hulu, tells the true story of a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer who decides to explore her sexuality in her final months.

I'm Glad My Mom Died: Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir is being developed into a TV series for Apple TV+.

Deadtown (in development): Based on the novella The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente, this project focuses on five women in purgatory who died due to their association with male superheroes.