Author and Critic Bonnie Greer Dies at 77

Bonnie Greer, the British-American playwright, has passed away at the age of 77 following a short illness, as confirmed by her husband, David Hutchins. He lauded her as an "acclaimed playwright, author, critic" who made a profound mark on British culture. Born in Chicago in 1948, Greer began her playwriting journey in childhood, pursued theatre studies, and trained at the Actors Studio in New York. In 1986, she relocated to the UK and became a well-known television panellist. Greer was involved with the boards of the British Museum and Royal Opera House and held the position of chancellor at Kingston University. Her notable works include A Parallel Life and Munda Negra, earning her the Verity Bargate Award. She was honored with an OBE in 2010 and became a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2022. Clive Myrie paid tribute to her, describing her as both a friend and mentor.