Glenn O'Brien | |
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![]() O'Brien in 2015 | |
Born | March 2, 1947 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 7, 2017 (aged 70) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer |
Alma mater | Georgetown University and Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences |
Notable awards | named one of Top 10 Most Stylish Men in America by GQ Magazine |
Spouse | Gina Nanni (until his death) |
Glenn O'Brien (March 2, 1947 – April 7, 2017) was an American writer who focused largely on the subjects of art, music, and fashion. He was featured for many years as "The Style Guy" in GQ magazine and published a book with that title. He worked as a writer and editor at a number of publications, including Rolling Stone, Playboy, Interview, High Times, Spin, and Details.[1] He also published the arts and literature magazine Bald Ego from 2003 to 2005.