E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris | |
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| Born | Everette Lynn Jeter June 20, 1955 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 2009 (aged 54) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
E. Lynn Harris (born Everette Lynn Jeter; June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) was an American author. Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books that made The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era.