At just 45, the Los Angeles writer and podcaster received a Stage IV breast cancer diagnosis. Instead of retreating, Molly ended her marriage and began what she called a journey of “seeking joy.” That included sleeping with nearly 200 men, an experience she later documented in her blog and podcast Dying for Sex.
Actress Michelle Williams, who portrayed Molly in a recent Hulu miniseries, said: “Her bravery to take the worst news and still find joy was inspiring.” Molly herself explained, “The diagnosis was not going to be who I was.”
Beyond sex, Molly’s story was about freedom and perspective. She wrote of learning not to care about rejection, letting go of regrets, and cherishing each moment. Her final post before her death in March 2019 reflected peace: “I know what brought me joy.”
Molly’s unconventional path reminds us that life is fragile—and that joy, in any form, is worth chasing.
