Renowned author Eric Jerome Dickey has reportedly died.

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According to Essence, the writer – famed for books such as ‘Genevieve,’ ‘Before We Were Wicked,’ and ‘Sleeping With Strangers’ – passed away after a period of illness.

The groundbreaking novelist was just 59.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

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