Marilyn Hagerty, writer whose Olive Garden review went viral, dies at 99
- Posted on September 17, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Marilyn Hagerty, writer whose Olive Garden review went viral, dies at 99
She spent over 70 years writing for newspapers. In 2012, her earnest review of a North Dakota Olive Garden made her an internet-famous author backed by Anthony Bourdain.