Johanna Hendrika du Plessis, born January 17th, 1977 in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, died at approximately 10:40pm in Pittsburgh, PA, creating the brightest part of the night’s snow moon, on Imbolc, the beginning of spring, February 1st, 2026, during a rare moment the many who have been surrounding her in person had all stepped away to prepare medications, play a silly game, or sleep or bathe, while countless surrounded her and us from a far.

There will be a burial service at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park in Pittsburgh sometime this week. Details to follow as soon as arrangements are final.

People who have been touched by Hanna’s life are invited to add their comments to her message board: hannaduplessis.com/messageboard

We welcome donations to support the development and publication of Hanna’s writing and the continuation of her work: hannaduplessis.com/donate

More from us soon.

Shiploads of gratitude and love to you all.