Young Adult Author Ned Vizzini Dies at 32

Author Ned Vizzini, who penned the popular young adult novelIt's Kind of a Funny Story, has died at the age of 32, according to reports. His death was ruled a suicide.

A Brooklyn native, Vizzini was known for his frank depiction of teenagers and mental illness. His other titles include Be More Chill and The Other Normals, as well as episodes of the MTV drama Teen Wolf.

Shawn Ryan, a screen writer and TV producer that had worked with Vizzini, was among the first people to report the passing.

Devastated to report that Last Resort (and many other things) writer @ned_vizzini has passed away. He had a way of making me smile.

— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyanTV) December 20, 2013 Read more...