By Christi Carras
Los Angeles Times
Eric Jerome Dickey, the bestselling author of Milk in My Coffee, Friends and Lovers and several other influential works, has died at age 59.
The celebrated novelist died Jan. 3 in Los Angeles after battling a long-term illness, publisher Penguin Random House confirmed last week. Throughout his illustrious career, Dickey wrote dozens of novels, including his final project, The Son of Mr. Suleman, which hits shelves on April 20. Eric Jerome Dickey loved being a writer and all that it encompassed, his longtime publisher, Dutton, said Jan. 5 in a statement. He loved challenging himself with each book; he adored his readers and beloved fans and was always grateful for his success. We are proud to have been his publisher over the span of his award-winning career. He will truly be missed.
Eric Jerome Dickey, the bestselling author of “Milk in My Coffee,” “Friends and Lovers” and several other influential works, has died at age 59.
The celebrated novelist died Jan. 3 in Los Angeles after battling a long-term illness, publisher Penguin Random House confirmed Tuesday morning. Throughout his illustrious career, Dickey wrote dozens of novels, including his final project, “The Son of Mr. Suleman,” which hits shelves on April 20.
“Eric Jerome Dickey loved being a writer and all that it encompassed,” his longtime publisher, Dutton, said Tuesday in a statement. “He loved challenging himself with each book; he adored his readers and beloved fans and was always grateful for his success. We are proud to have been his publisher over the span of his award-winning career. He will truly be missed.”
Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author of "Friends and Lovers" and "Milk in My Coffee," has died in Los Angeles at age 59 after battling a long illness.