American author (1919–2010).

Born January 1st, 1919 in New York City. ^[ref]

Died January 27th, 2010 at 91 years old in Cornish. ^[ref]

John Steinbeck

Born February 27th, 1902 in Salinas.

Died December 20th, 1968 at 66 years old

Dr. Seuss

Born March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield.

Died September 24th, 1991 at 87 years old

Jack London

Born January 12th, 1876 in San Francisco.

Died November 22nd, 1916 at 40 years old

Norman Mailer

Born January 31st, 1923 in Long Branch.

Died November 10th, 2007 at 84 years old

J. R. R. Tolkien

Born January 3rd, 1892 in Bloemfontein.

Died September 2nd, 1973 at 81 years old