Who Is Edmund White's Husband? Meet His Partner, Michael Carroll

A husband’s story: Michael Carroll reflects on life with Edmund White

Unlike most gay men of my generation, I’ve only been to Fire Island twice. Even so, the memory of my first visit has never left me. The scenery was lovely, and the boys were sublime — but what stood out wasn’t the beach or the parties. It was a quiet afternoon spent sipping gin and tonics in a mid-century modern cottage tucked away from the sand and sun. Despite Fire Island’s reputation for hedonism, our meeting was more accident than escapade. …

Who Is Edmund White's Husband? Meet His Partner, Michael Carroll

Edmund White was married to fellow writer Michael Carroll. The two met in the mid-1990s and tied the knot in 2013.