Nelson DeMille, bestselling author and Long Island native, dead at 81

Nelson DeMille, bestselling author and Long Island native, dead at 81

Bestselling author Nelson DeMille has died at 81, the Post can confirm.  His children, daughter Lauren DeMille, of Sleepy Hollow, and son Alex DeMille, of Brooklyn, confirmed his death Tuesday evening, according to Newsday. DeMille died of stage 4 esophageal cancer on Tuesday. Born in Long Island, DeMille was known for his suspense and action … Read more