Playwright Bonnie Greer dies at 77 after brief illness

Playwright and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer has died at 77 following a brief illness, her husband David Hutchins announced. Greer, a British‑American author, was known for tackling culture, race and public institutions in her work. Hutchins issued a statement saying he felt "profound sadness" at her loss and praised her "intelligence, courage and distinctive voice" that gave an "enduring contribution to British cultural and public life". He described her as his "partner, confidante and inspiration" and said he felt "profoundly privileged" to have shared his life with her.