ANNABELLE GURWITCH is a New York Times bestselling author of six books, and two-time Thurber Prize finalist for American Humor Writing. Her books include You're Leaving When? a New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living and the New York Times Bestseller I See You Made an Effort. Her writing appears in The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, The Hollywood Reporter, Hadassah Magazine, and The Boston Globe amongst other publications.

Gurwitch was the longtime co-host of the popular TV series Dinner & a Movie on TBS, an NPR commentator,  her acting credits include over fifty guest starring roles on TV including: Seinfeld, Better Things, and Dexter. She performs with The Moth Mainstage and is currently serving a two-year term in leadership with The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. She speaks on cultivating unexpected joys at scientific conferences, patient summits, and gatherings around the globe. 

Her latest memoir, a book of small rescues against existential despair The End of My Life is Killing Me the unexpected joys of a cancer slacker (March, 2026) is a national bestseller and has been excerpted and featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, AARP, The Hollywood Reporter, Fresh Air on NPR, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO.She is the recipient of the 2026 Gilda Award, named for founder Gild Radner, from the Cancer Support Community for her tireless commitment to patient advocacy.