Greg Iles, the renowned Mississippi author known for the "Natchez Burning" trilogy, has died at the age of 65 after a prolonged struggle with multiple myeloma. Initially diagnosed in 1996, he kept his illness private while finishing his last novel, "Southern Man," published in 2024. Born in Germany and raised in Natchez, Iles intricately weaved themes of race and class into his narratives. His literary agent described him as a unique talent whose storytelling blended humanity and a moral sense with remarkable precision, portraying him as a creative genius in the literary field.
Greg Iles, a Mississippi author known for the "Natchez Burning" trilogy and other works, passed away at the age of 65 after battling multiple myeloma.
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1996, Iles kept his illness private until after completing his final novel, "Southern Man," published in 2024.
Iles, who moved to Natchez, Mississippi, at age three, set many of his stories there, exploring complex themes such as race and class.
His literary agent described Iles as "warm, funny, fearless, and completely sui generis," highlighting his unique storytelling genius.
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