The New York Times is reporting that mystery writer Sue Grafton has died at age 77. Grafton was best known for her alphabetically titled series of novels that began with 1982's "A Is for Alibi." She made it as far as "Y" with this summer's "Y is for Yesterday."
Grafton's daughter, Jamie, posted a message to fans on the author's official Facebook page:
"I am sorry to tell you all that Sue passed away last night after a two year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family, including her devoted and adoring husband Steve. Although we knew this was coming, it was unexpected and fast. She had been fine up until just a few days ago, and then things moved quickly.
"Sue always said that she would continue writing as long as she had the juice. Many of you also know that she was adamant that her books would never be turned into movies or TV shows, and in that same vein, she would never allow a ghost writer to write in her name. Because of all of those things, and out of the deep abiding love and respect for our dear sweet Sue, as far as we in the family are concerned, the alphabet now ends at Y."
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