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An Announcement from His Family
London · July 2026
David is at home, comfortable and in good spirits.
During a working visit to the United States in autumn 2023, David suffered a stroke. His family was subsequently given an NHS diagnosis of vascular dementia.
He is cared for around the clock and surrounded by those who love him. He cannot return to his work, and the family has carried the cost of his care privately for two and a half years.
Donations made here support the work as a whole and may be used where most needed, including David's care, the office, archive, website and publishing. Nothing is expected from anyone who cannot comfortably spare it.
Messages for David may be sent to info@irvingbooks.com. His family reads them to him and asks only for patience with replies and respect for the family's privacy.
— Adam Irving, on behalf of our family
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— Adam Irving, on behalf of the family