In 2007, Earl met John Green and, Margaret Talbot of The New Yorker states, "was one of the earliest nerdfighters." Initially the two maintained an online friendship, which grew from her self-identification as a Nerdfighter, a member of Nerdfighteria, the online community of Vlogbrothers fans. While in Massachusetts, she resided in Medway before moving with her family to North Quincy and attending North Quincy High School. The Earls, whom The Boston Globe characterizes as "self-described wanderers", moved between Saudi Arabia, Massachusetts, and France. Early life and activism Įarl was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to Wayne and Lori (née Krake) Earl, one of five siblings. Earl has been cited as an influential activist, with her family and online followers continuing to hold charity and fundraising events in her memory. In 2014, Earl's writings were compiled with her biography This Star Won't Go Out, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for young adult books.
Prior to her death from cancer in 2010, Earl befriended author John Green, who credited her for the inspiration to complete his bestselling 2012 novel The Fault in Our Stars. This Star Won't Go Out (foundation book)Įsther Grace Earl (Aug– August 25, 2010) was an American author, internet vlogger, online personality and Nerdfighter, as well as an activist in the Harry Potter Alliance. Nerdfighter, online personality, author, internet vlogger
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