Alan Cheuse, novelist, teacher and longtime literary commentator for NPR has died aged 75

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Alan Cheuse, novelist, teacher and longtime literary commentator for NPR has died aged 75

Aug 03 2015

Alan Cheuse, the novelist, teacher and longtime literary commentator for NPR, died on Friday from injuries sustained in a car accident in California two weeks ago. He was 75.

"On behalf of the family, we are in deep grief at the loss of our beloved father, husband and grandfather," daughter Sonya Cheuse told NPR. "He was the brightest light in our family. He will always remain in our hearts. We thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support."

Source: NPR

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