Evan Wright, the author of “Generation Kill,” a book that inspired the seven-part HBO miniseries of the same name, has died at the age of 59, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed.
The award-winning journalist, who served as a contributor to Rolling Stone, among other publications, passed away at his residence on July 12. Mr. Wright’s wife, Kelli, confirmed his death with the magazine but did not share further details.
