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Erica Kennedy (March 24, 1970[1] c. June 13, 2012) was an American author, blogger, news correspondent , fashion journalist , and singer. Her 2004 novel Bling New York Times bestseller[2] African Americans , as published by Ebony [1]
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Erica Kennedy Johnson was born on March 24, 1970. Her father died when she was 17 years old. Her mother, Mary Mobley Johnson, was an interior designer . She was raised in Bayside, Queens , with her brother, Kirk Johnson. Kennedy attended Sarah Lawrence College and Oxford University , earning her bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence in 1992.[1]
Kennedy was the best friend of model and television personality Kimora Lee Simmons , serving as the maid of honor at her wedding to Russell Simmons and godmother to their daughters, Ming and Aoki.[3]
Professional background
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Following her college graduation, Kennedy started her career working as a publicist with various top fashion designers including Tommy Hilfiger and Sean Combs .[4] New York Daily News Vibe InStyle Paper Elle UK InStyle Prince (then known as The Artist) requested that he be interviewed by an African-American woman.[5] [5] Huffington Post [4] [6]
Kennedy published two novels. Her first novel, Bling Miramax Books in 2004 and reached 35th on the New York Times Best Seller list ;[7] the Weinstein Company optioned the book for film adaptation. Her second novel, Feminista St. Martin's Press in 2009.[2]
Death
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On June 18, 2012, the Miami Beach, Florida police department confirmed to news media that Kennedy's body had been found in her home on June 13.[1] [3] [2]
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References
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^ a b "RIP Erica Kennedy | Clutch Magazine" . Clutchmagonline.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .
^ a b "Who Was Erica Kennedy? Family Issues Statement on Death" . International Business Times.com. April 1, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .
^ a b "Frisky Q&A: Erica Kennedy, Author Of "Bitch Lit" Novel "Feminista" - The Frisky" . The Frisky . Retrieved 2016-04-26 .
^ "Erica Kennedy" . Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .
^ John-Hall, Annette (August 8, 2004). "To be young, bling and black" . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved June 19, 2012 .
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