American author (1922–2007).

Born November 11th, 1922 in Indianapolis.

Died April 11th, 2007 at 84 years old in New York City (falling from height). ^[ref]

Kurt Cobain

Born February 20th, 1967 in Aberdeen.

Died April 5th, 1994 at 27 years old

Gore Vidal

Born October 3rd, 1925 in West Point.

Died July 31st, 2012 at 86 years old

Truman Capote

Born September 30th, 1924 in New Orleans.

Died August 25th, 1984 at 59 years old

Jack Kerouac

Born March 12th, 1922 in Lowell.

Died October 21st, 1969 at 47 years old

John Steinbeck

Born February 27th, 1902 in Salinas.

Died December 20th, 1968 at 66 years old