American writer and social activist (1901–1967).

Born February 1st, 1902 in Joplin. ^[ref]

Died May 22nd, 1967 at 65 years old in New York City (prostate cancer).

Ted Hughes

Born August 17th, 1930 in Mytholmroyd.

Died October 28th, 1998 at 68 years old

James Baldwin

Born August 2nd, 1924 in Harlem.

Died December 1st, 1987 at 63 years old

Allen Ginsberg

Born June 3rd, 1926 in Newark.

Died April 5th, 1997 at 70 years old

John Hughes

Born February 18th, 1950 in Lansing.

Died August 6th, 2009 at 59 years old

John Steinbeck

Born February 27th, 1902 in Salinas.

Died December 20th, 1968 at 66 years old