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TRYON — Lilian Jackson Braun Bettinger, 97, author of The Cat Who mystery series for more than 40 years, died of natural causes Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, S.C. She had lived in Tryon for the past 23 years.

She wrote all of her books in long hand. They were published with limited editing. "I don't pay attention to the publishing business. I just write my kitty-cat stories."

She died with one regret, her husband of 33 years said Monday. Because of her failing health, she was unable to finish her last novel, “The Cat Who Smelled Smoke.” .

“She regretted it most of all because so many fans wanted another book,” Earl Bettinger said.

Donations may be made to Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, S.C. 29356

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Hey all you Cat Who fans...this list is for all of you who have read or are thinking of reading any of Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who series of books! Join us and talk about Mr. Q's and Polly's affectionate relationship, or maybe share your thoughts on KoKo and Yum Yum..let's talk about all the fantastic characters in the series of mystery novels where the dashing journalist from Down Below has a crime fighting feline duo and a sensitive moustache to tell him when there's something afoot.;)

Nov 12, 2005

I would like to say that this great group was started on April 19, 1998 and has subsequently been a major factor in creating very strong friendships and extended families. Please be aware that this list has also evolved into mroe than just the books. A lot of people talk about their friends and family to each other and even about their pets and the occasional poem and whatever else comes up at the time. There are other lists to check out if you just want to talk about the bo