Instagram/Cheryl Strayed & Brian Li Celebrity Cheryl Strayed reveals her husband Brian Lindstrom's fatal illness, cancels events to focus on family and healing. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Cheryl Strayed, the acclaimed author known for her memoir Wild, has revealed heartbreaking news about her family. Her husband of 25 years, Brian Lindstrom, has been diagnosed with a serious and fatal illness, a condition the couple has chosen not to disclose publicly. The announcement, made by Cheryl Strayed on Instagram on April 30, expressed the deep impact this diagnosis has had on their lives.