Gay Son Pens A Savage Obituary For His Dearly Departed Mother And People All Over The Internet Are Loving The Shade
"Yes, Renay lied a lot. But on the plus side, Renay didn't cook, she didn't clean, and she was also lousy with money."
Some obituaries are formal, polished, and forgettable. Renay Mandel Corren's was none of those things.
After her death, her son Andy Corren wrote a brutally honest tribute that mixed love, sarcasm, and a whole lot of family history. The result was a viral obituary that had people laughing, sharing, and talking about Renay's wild life.
From bankruptcies and gambling to six kids, a divorce, and an alleged affair with Larry King, her story had enough twists for a whole memoir. Read on.
Renay Mandel Corren, 84 years old
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The obituary went viral quickly on Twitter, and people couldn't get enough!
Sarah Weinman
People online were quick to share the obituary, and the reaction was immediate.
And if you thought Renay’s obituary shade was wild, read about my brother’s pet wedding feud.
There's not even a contest; we simply bow down to Renay and the way her son has written about her.
Benjamin Curry
It truly was inspiring in the oddest sort of way.
IglooChik
Right? Time to start making memories!
the grincher
Just like in real life, Renay's obituary was full of surprises. There was no way anyone could have predicted what was coming next.
jeeno is Sarah Levine
Share the obituary with everyone you know. They won't regret reading it.
Aimee Carrero
Andy can teach a masterclass on obituary writing and, frankly, how to be the favorite gay son.
David Rothkopf
We do wish we had known her! I'm sure she was an endless well of sass, wisdom, and life stories.
Heidi Social
How did you do it, Renay? You can tell from the way the obituary was written that Renay was well and truly loved.
Lindsey Reddig
Really, really, really good job, Renay!
Storycatcher
She really does seem like the best kind of person to have in your life.
Aunty Hōhā
No doubt about that!
Svenllama W.K.
On what's supposed to be Renay's 85th birthday next year, her family and friends have planned a memorial for her. It will be held in her favorite bowling alley, and it's promised to be a rager in Renay's honor.
Why do we have a feeling that a lot of internet strangers will show up to remember Renay? Do her proud and try to make the memorial as loud as you can, folks!
In Andy's own words, people needed a reason to laugh. Although he was sad about Renay's passing, he was glad that his mom was able to make people smile, even for just a moment, because it was what she did while she was alive.
We can only hope to live a life such as yours, Renay! May your memory be a blessing, and thank you for inspiring others to live life as ruggedly as possible!
For another legacy moment, see how Seth Rogen honored Catherine O'Hara after her first posthumous award.
