7 authors' touching tributes to Harper Lee

Authors pay tribute to Harper Lee. — (Image credit: Screenshot/Biography.com video)

Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89 today, but the legacy she has left behind is unquestionably immortal. Authors of all genres expressed sorrow over the loss — as well as their appreciation for having lived in a world with To Kill a Mockingbird in it. Read some of their tributes below. Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.