Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

British-American author and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer has died at the age of 77 after a brief illness, her husband has said. In a statement delivered with profound sadness, Greer's widower David Hutchins described her as an acclaimed playwright, author, critic, cultural and political commentator whose intelligence, courage and distinctive voice made an enduring contribution to British cultural and public life. He added: To me, she was my partner, confidante and inspiration, and I feel profoundly privileged to have shared my life with her. Hutchins continued: Those closest to Bonnie will remember her warmth, humour, generosity and extraordinary ability to bring people together. Born in Chicago in 1948, Greer wrote plays from a young age and went on to study theatre in her home city and before attending the Actors Studio in New York with director Elia Kazan.