Eric Jerome Dickey, the prolific Black author who helped bring the innermost workings of Black love, relationships and Black contemporary life to the mainstream, has reportedly died after battling a longtime illness. He was 59-years-old.

Dickey’s death was initially shared by his cousin named La Verne Madison Fuller and was later confirmed by his publicist.

Throughout his storied career Dickey rose to prominence as a New York Times best-selling author. Dickey wrote over 20 books over the course of his life with fan favorites including “Milk in My Coffee,” “Cheaters,” and “Sisters.”

Dickey

Several of Dickey’s contemporaries and fans began sharing stories of the author’s impact on their lives and work.

 

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