Hanna du Plessis, 1977-2026
Hanna passed away on February 1, 2026, beautifully and peacefully, surrounded by love. She touched the foundations of our work, our presence in the world, and our being. We remain committed to publishing and amplifying Hanna's voice.
Johanna Hendrika du Plessis, born January 17th, 1977 in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, died at approximately 10:40pm in Pittsburgh.
Her last days and the week following her death carried on her example of facing “the ruthless furnace of this world,” insisting on community, care, creativity and fullness of life in the face of it all.
Hanna's obituary
“Hanna lived what she taught: that we can meet life’s blows without closing down, that stubborn gladness is possible even in dying, that a world of belonging is worth working toward even when we won’t live to see it bloom.”
Ongoing Work
The Works of Hanna du Plessis: a new home for stewarding future production and publication of Hanna’s work