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**ChiTown** · 08-20-2013, 08:23 AM

RIP

Author Elmore Leonard dies at 87
Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY 10:17 a.m. EDT August 20, 2013
The beloved author suffered a stroke last month.

Elmore Leonard died today in the Detroit area from complications following a stroke.

According to his website, he "passed away this morning at 7:15 AM at home surrounded by his loving family."

The writer suffered a stroke on July 29.

His researcher wrote on Leonard's official Facebook page: "The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family."

Among Leonar'ds best-known works are Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Hombre, Mr. Majestyk and Rum Punch. Leonard stories include ones that became the films 3:10 to Yuma and The Tall T, as well as the FX TV series, Justified.

Stephen King called New Orleans-born Leonard, who cited Hemingway as an important influence on his work, as "the great American writer."

Saccopoo · 08-20-2013, 11:41 AM

He probably died of embarrassment after reading his own "Djibouti." That one was pretty rough, but otherwise, I enjoyed the Elmore stuff. His use of the vernacular was quit good (humorous at times) and they were usually pretty good reads.

Translated well to film.

Halfcan · 08-20-2013, 02:08 PM

Bummer just watched the Original 310 to Yuma yesterday- Great show. Justified is an amazing series as well!

cosmo20002 · 08-20-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Whoops.

Yes, Elmore Leonard. My bad.

The Royals thread yesterday, and now this.

**Baby Lee** · 08-20-2013, 02:52 PM

http://www.theonion.com/articles/elm...r-his-t,33559/

Elmore Leonard, Modern Prose Master, Noted For His Terse Prose Style And For Writing About Things Perfectly And Succinctly With A Remarkable Economy Of Words, Unfortunately And Sadly Expired This Gloomy Tuesday At The Age Of 87 Years Old

08-20-2013, 08:23 AM
ChiTown Stroking to the SB Champs! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flatlands of Kansas Casino cash: $2903962	Leonard Elmore is dead. RIP Author Elmore Leonard dies at 87 Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY 10:17 a.m. EDT August 20, 2013 The beloved author suffered a stroke last month. Elmore Leonard died today in the Detroit area from complications following a stroke. According to his website, he "passed away this morning at 7:15 AM at home surrounded by his loving family." The writer suffered a stroke on July 29. His researcher wrote on Leonard's official Facebook page: "The post I dreaded to write, and you dreaded to read. Elmore passed away at 7:15 this morning from complications from his stroke. He was at home surrounded by his loving family." Among Leonar'ds best-known works are Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Hombre, Mr. Majestyk and Rum Punch. Leonard stories include ones that became the films 3:10 to Yuma and The Tall T, as well as the FX TV series, Justified. Stephen King called New Orleans-born Leonard, who cited Hemingway as an important influence on his work, as "the great American writer."
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08-20-2013, 11:41 AM	#16
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	He probably died of embarrassment after reading his own "Djibouti." That one was pretty rough, but otherwise, I enjoyed the Elmore stuff. His use of the vernacular was quit good (humorous at times) and they were usually pretty good reads. Translated well to film.
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08-20-2013, 02:08 PM	#17
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Bummer just watched the Original 310 to Yuma yesterday- Great show. Justified is an amazing series as well!
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08-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#19
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	http://www.theonion.com/articles/elm...r-his-t,33559/ Elmore Leonard, Modern Prose Master, Noted For His Terse Prose Style And For Writing About Things Perfectly And Succinctly With A Remarkable Economy Of Words, Unfortunately And Sadly Expired This Gloomy Tuesday At The Age Of 87 Years Old __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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