<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to @<a href="http://www.essence.com">essence</a>, author Eric Jerome Dickey has <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/?s=dickey&;post_type=post">passed away</a> at the age of 59, after battling an unknown illness. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Essence reports.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A cousin of Dickey’s also confirmed his death on Facebook. &#8220;I am heart broken. My cousin, Eric Jerome Dickey passed away on yesterday,” expressed La Verne Madison Fuller. “Guys, when God tells you to do something, just do it. Just a few weeks ago, God woke me up to text him and say that I loved him. He let me know that he loved us too.”</span></p>
<p>His publicist also stated,&#8221;&#8221;As Eric&#8217;s publicist for many years, I&#8217;ll always remember what a kind, genuine person he was. Even when I was a young publicist (that definitely made mistakes here &; there!) he was always so gracious. And it&#8217;s rare to find fans more loyal than his.&#8221;</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The beloved author was also a New York Times best seller. “Sister, Sister,” “Friends &; Lovers” and “Between Lovers” were some of his most notable books.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2020, his book “Sister Sister” was also honored by Essence for being one of the most influential books in 50 years.</span></p>
<p>The Memphis native had a total of 29 works, but didn&#8217;t initially set out to be an author. After graduating from the University of Memphis with a degree in computer system technology, the 59-year old left for Los Angeles to pursue a career in engineering,</p>
<p>He sold a total of 7 million books worldwide.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We send condolences to his family. Please keep his loved ones in your prayers.</span></p>
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