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Jeffrey Bolden, Sr., of Chesapeake, Va., (left) and Julz Powell of Braddock, hold up a poster of writer Jeffrey
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Vigil honors memory, work of author Jeffrey ‘Boosie’ Bolden

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Vigil honors memory, work of author Jeffrey ‘Boosie’ Bolden

A vigil honoring the memory and work of author Jeffrey “Boosie” Bolden was held Friday in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood.

Bolden, who became a recognized figure in the city’s literary community during his time at Chatham University, died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle in Mississippi.

His memoir/essay collection "Wolves" is scheduled for release from Tolsun Books this November.

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Note: This story was updated to reflect the date of Jeffrey Bolden’s death on June 23, 2020.

First Published: June 27, 2020, 5:55 a.m.
Updated: June 27, 2020, 2:22 p.m.

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Jeffrey Bolden, Sr., of Chesapeake, Va., (left) and Julz Powell of Braddock, hold up a poster of writer Jeffrey "Boosie" Bolden signed by attendees after a vigil in remembrance of Bolden on Friday in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood.  (Lily LaRegina/Post-Gazette)
Nick Socrates of North Side comforts Caitlyn Hunter of Wilkinsburg during a vigil in remembrance of Jeffrey “Boosie” Bolden on Friday in Garfield.  (Lily LaRegina/Post-Gazette)
Brittney Chantele of Garfield, vigil organizer and friend of writer Jeffrey "Boosie" Bolden, eulogizes Bolden during a vigil held in his memory on Friday in Garfield.  (Lily LaRegina/Post-Gazette)
A memorial is decorated with flowers and candles from mourners at a vigil held in remembrance of Jeffrey "Boosie" Bolden on Friday in Garfield.  (Lily LaRegina/Post-Gazette)
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