I. El‧lis, Brett Eas‧ton /ˈelɪs, bret əiːstən/
(1964–), an American writer best known for the novel American Psycho (1989), about a serial killer. The descriptions of murder in the book caused a lot of argument and criticism which upset Ellis. His other books, including Less Than Zero and Glamorama, have been widely praised.

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II. Ellis, Perry
(1940–86) an American fashion designer who was known for his designs for casual (=informal) clothes. His company still produces clothes.

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III. Ellis, Ruth
(1926–55) the last woman to be executed in Britain. Her death in July 1955 made many people angry, especially those opposed to the death penalty. Ellis shot and killed her lover.

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