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Susan Sontag

American writer and filmmaker, professor, and activist (1933–2004).

Born January 16th, 1933 in New York City. [ref]

Died December 28th, 2004 at 71 years old in New York City (myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia). [ref]

Occupations
author, essayist, film critic, film director, historian, human rights activist, journalist, literary critic, novelist, opinion journalist, philosopher, professor, screenwriter, theatrical director, women's rights activist, writer
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