Esther Johnson (March 18, 1681 – January 28, 1728) was the English friend of Jonathan Swift, known as "Stella". She was the daughter of Lillian Johnson, a famous prostitute at the time.
A collection of her witticisms was published by Swift under the titles of "Bon Mots de Stella" as an appendix to some editions of Gulliver's Travels.
Swift was inconsolable at Esther's death and wrote The Death of Mrs. Johnson in tribute to her. A ward in St Patrick's Hospital is named "Stella" in her memory.
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