American fiction writer and essayist (1962–2008).

Born February 21st, 1962 in Ithaca.

Died September 12th, 2008 at 46 years old in Claremont (hanging to death). ^[ref]

William S. Burroughs

Born February 5th, 1914 in St. Louis.

Died August 11th, 1997 at 83 years old

William Faulkner

Born September 25th, 1897 in New Albany.

Died July 6th, 1962 at 64 years old

Thomas Wolfe

Born October 3rd, 1900 in Asheville.

Died September 15th, 1938 at 37 years old

Mike Wallace

Born May 9th, 1918 in Brookline.

Died April 7th, 2012 at 93 years old

James Baldwin

Born August 2nd, 1924 in Harlem.

Died December 1st, 1987 at 63 years old