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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Son of acclaimed author Paul Auster dies of overdose while awaiting trial for daughter’s death

Daniel Auster — novelist Paul Auster’s 44-year-old troubled son — died of a drug overdose on Tuesday, it was reported.

Mr Auster was out on bail — he was arrested on Easter Sunday — and was facing charges of manslaughter over the death of his 10-month-old baby, Ruby.

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