American author and journalist (1899-1961).

Born July 21st, 1899 in Oak Park. ^[ref]

Died July 2nd, 1961 at 61 years old in Ketchum (ballistic trauma). ^[ref]

John Steinbeck

Born February 27th, 1902 in Salinas.

Died December 20th, 1968 at 66 years old

O. Henry

Born September 11th, 1862 in Greensboro.

Died June 5th, 1910 at 47 years old

Margaux Hemingway

Born February 16th, 1955 in Portland.

Died July 2nd, 1996 at 41 years old

Norman Mailer

Born January 31st, 1923 in Long Branch.

Died November 10th, 2007 at 84 years old

Hunter S. Thompson

Born July 18th, 1937 in Louisville.

Died February 20th, 2005 at 67 years old