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Forrest Gump: What Illness Jenny Dies From
What's the illness Jenny Curran has in Forrest Gump that causes her death? Portrayed by Robin Wright, the character endures traumatic experiences as a child, and later becomes associated with the counter-culture movement in '70s San Francisco. Robert Zemeckis' 1994 film centers on Forrest's life accomplishments, but the story is grounded by his unconditional love for Jenny, despite her often not treating him very kindly in return. Then again, Forrest Gump's Jenny was an abuse victim, and often struggling with her own past traumas.