Into a six Oscar winning movie in 1994. Hello. My name's Forrest Forrest Gump. There is word from fair Hope, Alabama this morning that author Winston Groom has died. There is no word On the cause of his death. The movie, Forrest Gump became a soaring pop culture phenomenon. A local funeral home said arrangements were pending. Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump. With 77. You're listening to ABC News. Balance of