Greg Iles, a well-known author from Mississippi, died at the age of 65 after a long fight with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. He managed to keep his illness private until completing his last novel, Southern Man, which was published in 2024. Born in Germany and raised in Natchez, Iles developed a strong affinity for Mississippi. His writings, especially the Natchez Burning trilogy, delve into themes of race and class within the historical context of the Jim Crow South. Iles was remembered as a uniquely talented individual and an engaging storyteller.
Greg Iles was a gifted storyteller whose works often centered on the complexities of race and class in the South, particularly during the Jim Crow era.
Despite his battle with multiple myeloma lasting decades, Greg Iles completed his final novel, Southern Man, before his passing.
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