‘Matt is dead’: Author Hannah Richell revisits the moment everything changed
Hannah Richell released her memoir, An Ocean and a Day, on October 3, detailing her grief after the death of her husband, Matt Richell, in a 2014 surfing accident. The memoir offers a raw exploration of love and loss, shaped by Richell's decade of diary entries. It highlights the challenges of moving forward while honoring memories of her late husband.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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