In Memoriam
Erica Kennedy, acclaimed writer, found dead in her apartment
Popular writer and journalist Erica Kennedy, most famous for her book Bling, was found dead in her Miami apartment.
Popular writer and journalist Erica Kennedy, most famous for her book Bling, was found dead in her Miami apartment.
Erica Kennedy writer and journalist
Miami Police told The Root, there were no signs of foul play and the department is classifying Kennedy’s case as a “death investigation pending toxicology results.”
Police responded to a 911 call around 12 p.m. Monday, June 11 to Kennedy’s apartment where she was found by maintenance workers in her building.
“There was no sign of break-in,” Sgt. Bobby Hernandez told The Root. “It could be medical-related or it could be a suicide if we find that she had drugs in her system that’s not conducive to taking a couple extra aspirin, where it’s obvious she ingested a certain drug too much.”
Career
Kennedy’s latest novel, “Feminista,” is a story about smart, modern women.
Erica Kennedy is perhaps most known for her debut novel, “Bling,” which was a New York Times best-seller. She also wrote for several publications.
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