Sad news to have to impart, the death of a beloved poet, word-master and word-mistress, Bernadette Mayer, who, at aged 77, passed away peacefully in her home last night. A huge loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family (who were there with her) and to her many many friends.
— Read on allenginsberg.org/2022/11/bernadette-mayer-1945-2022/