British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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Chicago-born playwright Bonnie Greer, who became a familiar face in British political discourse later in life, has died.

Her husband David Hutchins announced news of Greer's death.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:12:00 UTC.

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