American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991).

Born March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield.

Died September 24th, 1991 at 87 years old in La Jolla (old age). ^[ref]

Shel Silverstein

Born September 25th, 1932 in Chicago.

Died May 10th, 1999 at 66 years old

J. D. Salinger

Born January 1st, 1919 in New York City.

Died January 27th, 2010 at 91 years old

Charles M. Schulz

Born November 26th, 1922 in Minneapolis.

Died February 12th, 2000 at 77 years old

Stephen Sondheim

Born March 22nd, 1930 in Manhattan.

Died November 26th, 2021 at 91 years old

Ted Hughes

Born August 17th, 1930 in Mytholmroyd.

Died October 28th, 1998 at 68 years old