Literature
56 Entries on file
- Ursula Hegi1946–2026German-born American novelist best known for 'Stones from the River,' an Oprah's Book Club selection about Nazi-era Germany.
- Monty Roberts1935–2026American horse trainer who pioneered non-violent horse training methods and became known worldwide as the "Horse Whisperer".
- Rod Liddle1960–2026English journalist, broadcaster and author who edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme and wrote for The Sunday Times and The Spectator.
- Mildred Pitts Walter1922–2026Mildred Pitts Walter was an American children's book author known for writing over 20 books featuring African-American protagonists.
- Raoul Vaneigem1934–2026Belgian writer and philosopher who was a leading figure of the Situationist International.
- Kent Broadhurst1940–2026Kent Broadhurst was an American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter known for his role in "Silver Bullet" and for writing the TV film "Wild Iris."
- Keigo Higashino1958–2026Japanese mystery novelist known for best‑selling works such as "The Devotion of Suspect X" and "Journey Under the Midnight Sun", who died at 68 from colorectal cancer.
- Mary de Rachewiltz1925–2026Italian‑American poet, essayist and translator, daughter of Ezra Pound, who died at 101.
- Charles Gaines1942–2026Charles Gaines was an American writer and outdoorsman who co-authored Pumping Iron and co-created the sport of paintball.
- Hershel Parker1935–2026Hershel Parker was an American literary scholar renowned for his authoritative biography of Herman Melville and his extensive work on Melville's writings.
- Mike Wallace1942–2026American historian who co-authored the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898' and specialized in public history.
- Robert Kimball?–2026Robert Kimball was a Broadway historian and author who helped uncover and preserve the history of American musical theater.
- Herbert C. Lust1926–2026American art collector and scholar known for his close friendship with Alberto Giacometti and extensive collection of modern art.
- John Loring1939–2026John Loring was an American fashion design director and art historian, known for his influential role at Tiffany & Co. and his numerous publications on art and design.
- Jill Smokler1977–2026Jill Smokler was the founder of the parenting blog Scary Mommy and a prominent voice on motherhood.
- James Bradley1954–2026James Bradley co-authored the bestselling book 'Flags Of Our Fathers', detailing the WWII Iwo Jima flag-raising that inspired a Clint Eastwood film.
- Danny Simmons1953–2026Danny Simmons (1953–2026) was an expressionist painter, poet, author, and philanthropist who co‑founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and helped launch HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
- Carlo Ginzburg1939–2026Carlo Ginzburg was an Italian historian renowned for pioneering microhistory, best known for his book The Cheese and the Worms.
- Jane Yolen1939–2026Jane Yolen (1939–2026) was an American author of fantasy, science fiction and children's books, known for works such as The Devil's Arithmetic and Owl Moon.
- Orlando Senna1939–2026Orlando Senna was a Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist best known for co-directing the landmark 1974 film ‘Iracema’.
