British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
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.
Bonnie Greer, the celebrated British-American playwright and author, passed away at the age of 77, according to a statement from her husband David Hutchins. Born in Chicago in 1948, Greer moved to New York and later spent most of her adult life in the UK, acquiring dual citizenship. Hutchins described his late wife as an acclaimed playwright, author, critic, and cultural and political commentator whose intelligence, courage, and distinctive voice made a lasting impact on British cultural and public life.
He praised her warmth, humor, generosity, and ability to bring people together. Greer married Hutchins in 1993, seven years after her emigration from the US. She was born to a family of Mississippi sharecroppers and was exposed to the UK due to her father's service in World War II and his participation in D-Day. Greer's interest in creative writing was sparked during the US civil rights movement, leading her to study theater in Chicago.
She moved to the UK in 1986 and focused on theater, particularly with women and ethnic minorities, earning British citizenship in 1997. Her 1993 play "Munda Negra" won the Verity Bargate Award for best play, and she became a frequent contributor to political and social debates on British television. Greer was also a strong supporter of Barack Obama and campaigned against Brexit and Donald Trump's presidency.
Her career included prestigious roles such as president of the Bronte Society, chancellor of Kingston upon Thames University, and board member of the Royal Opera House and the London Film School.
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