Author E. Lynn Harris Passes Away at 53

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I'm biased also. I was one of those people who refused to believe he was dead until a real media source (I think LA Times was first) confirmed it. I didn't want TMZ to be right, lol.

I think the timing of credible sources is even worse when you have people who are not mainstream celebrities. It makes sense that Arkansas may report this first. I just needed something else than that...and the rush to update his Wikipedia ().

[tld221]

See, when I said "who's next?" In the chihuahua thread, I was being rhetorical...

RIP

[Senusret I]

This is an incredibly sad day for all real Alpha men as well as the many fans, readers, friends, and other people who loved E. Lynn Harris.

[carnation]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...8167160&page=1

[Dreadloc'd Diva]

I thought of him as a great writer,but I just hope that the media doesn't assume it was anything to do with him being openly gay.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

for all real Alpha men

Get it said.

Originally Posted by Dreadloc'd Diva

I just hope that the media doesn't assume it was anything to do with him being openly gay.

He died young and "out of no where." Especially for celebs, that often leads to speculation whether it involves longterm illness that was not public knowledge, drugs, and diseases that people (even falsely) connect with lifestyle choices.

[Dreadloc'd Diva]

Sad but true. But now I think his works will be made into movies.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Get it said.



He died young and "out of no where." Especially for celebs, that often leads to speculation whether it involves longterm illness that was not public knowledge, drugs, and diseases that people (even falsely) connect with lifestyle choices.

[DSTRen13]

This is just so sad

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I guess I was thinking of newspapers, even trade journals or magazines, not TMZ/Gawker/Defamer/DListed/Perez Hilton. Maybe it's my "old media" bias coming out.

Out of those listed TMZ has been accurate in more than one instance. They were the first to report MJ's death and it was accurate. I don't always discount TMZ.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I mentioned Wikipedia because it is really silly for someone to have made that change within the past hour. It's almost like they couldn't wait to do it.

That always happens with Wikipedia though.

So sorry to hear this. He was a good author, and wrote quality novels. Based on what I heard, he fainted a few days ago, but never went to the doctor. Perhaps something could have been done had he gone to get himself checked out. Either way I hope people pay attention to all these deaths lately and start taking better care of themselves.

[carnation]

Dear Lynn,

I don't know where and how to say goodbye to you so I guess I'll say it here. I wish you'd gotten yourself checked out last week but maybe it was just your time. I will miss that grin and you always sitting on that big desk instead of in a chair. My puppy loved you.

I'm mad at you for going so young! I'm going to reveal to the whole world now that you were the guy under the Dancing Razorback costume the year before you cheered. And as for cheering, maybe Paula M. will forgive you for dropping her on her head. Or not! Maybe she'll get even with you in Heaven.

I'm upset and I'm sad but I'm remembering a lot of good times. I'll see you and the rest of the yearbook staff in Heaven someday and we'll make the best
yearbook that Heaven ever saw. Till then--

Woooooooo, PIG! Sooie!

from 'Patty Hearst' -- now I know you're laughing at me--

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by carnation

Dear Lynn,

I don't know where and how to say goodbye to you so I guess I'll say it here. I wish you'd gotten yourself checked out last week but maybe it was just your time. I will miss that grin and you always sitting on that big desk instead of in a chair. My puppy loved you.

I'm mad at you for going so young! I'm going to reveal to the whole world now that you were the guy under the Dancing Razorback costume the year before you cheered. And as for cheering, maybe Paula M. will forgive you for dropping her on her head. Or not! Maybe she'll get even with you in Heaven.

I'm upset and I'm sad but I'm remembering a lot of good times. I'll see you and the rest of the yearbook staff in Heaven someday and we'll make the best
yearbook that Heaven ever saw. Till then--

Woooooooo, PIG! Sooie!

from 'Patty Hearst' -- now I know you're laughing at me--

I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. He accomplished a great deal in his limited time on earth.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Out of those listed TMZ has been accurate in more than one instance. They were the first to report MJ's death and it was accurate. I don't always discount TMZ.

You see, however, "accurate in more than one instance" simply doesn't cut it for any news source that's attempting to be reputable. A good reputation doesn't come from hitting the jackpot a few times--it comes from a consistent history of reporting accurate, verifiable facts. Perhaps the folks at TMZ are just fine with their reputation as a celebrity gossip site that's occasionally credible and a lot of fun.

I may not discount TMZ as readily as I may have before June 25--but if you think it's going to be my primary source of news, you're crazy.

[jitterbug13]

I am sad and heartbroken about E Lynn's passing. I have been reading his books since I was 15 (I'm almost 30) and his works never let me down. The few times I have seen and met him in person, he was very kind, funny and in love with his fans. The last time I saw him was almost a year ago during our national convention. I would have never thought that I would be seeing his obit yesterday.

Rest in peace, E. Lynn.

((carnation))

[MexicanMami0286]

A tribute essay about E. Lynn Harris one of my classmates published in the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...072404037.html