Steve Silberman, the award-winning writer and editor known for his articles for Wired Magazines and his best-seller “Neurotribes,” passed away on August 28, 2024.

We here at DWB Films extend our heartfelt condolence to his family, well-wishers, and especially his husband Keith in such a devastating time of their lives.

Key Takeaways

• Steve Silberman passed away on August 28, 2024, at 66.
• The specific cause of his demise has not yet been confirmed.
• After his demise, his husband Keith has been frequently posting on BlueSky.

His demise was confirmed by his husband, Keith, through his BlueSky post.

However, the actual cause behind this unfortunate event has not been confirmed yet. Keith noted that he would share additional information later and also asked his friends and followers to take a moment to remember his late husband’s kindness, humor, wisdom, and love.

Hi everyone. Sorry to start your day with bad news. It's my very sad duty to inform you all that @stevesilberman.bsky.social , my wonderful husband and best friend, passed away last night. I'll have more info later. For now, please take a moment to remember his kindness, humor, wisdom, and love.

— Ward Q. Normal (@wardqnormal.bsky.social) Aug 29, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Keith tied the knot with Steve in 2013.

In an article written by Steve himself for Lion’s Roar, he beautifully portrayed their story of love, patience, challenges, understanding, and acceptance as a gay couple.

Gifted with the skill of writing, he romantically starts by recalling that beautiful moment when he proposed to Keith.

Despite the taboo associated with LGBTQIA+ community people, Steve’s strict Jewish background, and also same-sex marriage not being legal then, both of their parents showed immense support by standing strong with their sons on their special day.

He recalls his first meeting with his father-in-law, who gave him this compassionate message.

After journeying together for almost 21 years, facing challenges side by side, and sharing both laughter and tears, Steve bids a final farewell to his beloved husband, Keith.

Although filling this empty void in Keith’s life would be very difficult, he seems to try his best to cope with the given situation.

After the demise of his beloved husband, Keith is quite active in his BlueSky handle. He has posted a long thread, mentioning it as a need in this overwhelming time.

In the thread, he also reminds viewers of what a remarkable person his late husband was and shares memories of their few last moments together, of watching “Reservation Dogs.”

He was a damn good guy and we made a damn good team. And 24 hours ago we watched "Reservation Dogs" and cried and talked about how it felt like guerrilla television and how it dealt with the reality of human existence in the most incredible way. And 24 hours later he's not here. (sorry)

— Ward Q. Normal (@wardqnormal.bsky.social) Aug 30, 2024 at 11:08 AM

Additionally, he also thanks all the people who have shown their concern towards him during this tough time and also affirms that he has got a lot of people helping him to get through this.

Steve’s demise has left his well-wishers, family, and especially his husband into a sad mourning.

We hope and pray for peace and strength for the bereaved family in such an unfortunate time and, most importantly, take an opportunity of his life as a “sharp reminder to wake up to everything and everyone around you, and to how briefly we’re all here to enjoy it” just like he requested around 4 years ago.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Steve’s groundbreaking work, Neurotribes, which focuses on autism rights and neurodiversity movements, was the first science book to win the Samuel Johnson Prize.
• Steve was a fan of an American psychedelic rock band, “Grateful Dead.”
• Keith goes by the name Ward Q. Normal in his social handles.