E. Lynn Harris has Passed Away at 54. A sad day for authors and readers.

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A Random House executive has confirmed to The BV Newswire that best-selling author E. Lynn Harris has died.

Harris was 53. He was currently on a book tour of the West Coast promoting his 11th novel 'Basketball Jones,' which involved an NBA player and his gay lover.

A cheerleading sponsor/coach for Arkansas and a passionate Razorbacks fan, Harris' books dealt with black, gay culture.

Most recently, he served as served as a visiting professor for the English department at the University of Arkansas.

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Author, Arkansas Fan E. Lynn Harris Passes Away At 53
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[Jill]

R.I.P. You will live on through your writings and in the hearts of many!
He was a talented gutsy Man who wrote freely and gave a voice where it was needed that appealed to all.Good writing is good writing regardless.
"What Becomes of the Broken Hearted"

[Asha Kshanti Myaat]

He was an amazing author and person. He touched the world and hearts of many and gave voice to men who would otherwise hang in the shadow of silence. He will be missed.

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What was your favorite E. Lynn Harris book? How did his writing affect your life? For me, he brought out issues that were very near and dear to my heart and made the world sit up and listen, look and read about them. I've never been able to thank him - he gave so many of my loved ones a voice that will never be quieted. Thank you and R. I. P.

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Author E. Lynn Harris Dead at 54 - The Root