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‘Prozac Nation’ Author Elizabeth Wurtzel Has Died at 52

HEARTBREAKING

The author, who was battling breast cancer, was best known for her 1994 memoir about her struggle with depression and drug addiction.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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