Americas playwright August Wilson has died

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<p>very sad- he was only 60 years old</p>

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<p>He was an amazing writer. What a loss…</p>

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<p>I’ve seen many of his plays. What an American treasure. that is a huge loss for all of us.</p>

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<p>Ahh, what a sad thing. I have frequently used his plays in my freshman classes. They are intricate and accessible at the same time. The students love them (their favorites would probably be Piano Lesson and Fences.)</p>