Ms Hansen is a Hall of Fame composer of crossword puzzle, and I should imagine her passing is old news to Twickster, who - if I remember correctly - edits puzzles and might do some construction, as well.
I’ve always loved Frances’ puzzles. In addition to her renowned wit, there was a always a gentleness in her work.
She died on July 9th of this year at the age of 85, but when you get your Sunday NY Times tomorrow, you’ll find in the Magazine, what I imagine to be her last major puzzle. It is entitled, At The Present Time.
If you like, you can read a short article about this nice old gal at