Evan Wright, Acclaimed 'Generation Kill' Writer, Dies at 59

The journalist and screenwriter, known for his in-depth war reporting and HBO series, passed away by suicide.

Wright's reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan earned him a National Magazine Award.
His book 'Generation Kill' was adapted into an HBO miniseries co-written with David Simon.
Wright's recent work included a docuseries on the troubled teen rehabilitation industry.
He openly discussed his struggles with PTSD and the traumas of his youth.
Wright is survived by his wife, Kelli, and their three children.