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Renowned Author Greg Iles Dies, Leaves Last Novel Behind

8/17/2025

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Greg Iles, a prominent author from Natchez, Mississippi, died at 65 from multiple myeloma.
He privately managed his illness while finishing his last novel, "Southern Man," due in 2024.
Iles wrote over 16 bestsellers, focusing on race and justice, and was influential in Southern literature.
Tributes emphasize his significant impact on readers and writers, recognizing him as a courageous voice in storytelling.

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Greg Iles, a prominent author from Natchez, Mississippi, died at 65 from multiple myeloma.
He privately managed his illness while finishing his last novel, "Southern Man," due in 2024.
Iles wrote over 16 bestsellers, focusing on race and justice, and was influential in Southern literature.
Tributes emphasize his significant impact on readers and writers, recognizing him as a courageous voice in storytelling.