American novelist (1945-2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pat Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author. He has written several famous novels and memoirs. Two of his novels, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, were made into movies that were nominated for Academy Awards. He was known as a leading writer of late-20th century Southern literature.[1]
Pat Conroy | |
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Born | Donald Patrick Conroy October 26, 1945 Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Died | March 4, 2016 70) Beaufort, South Carolina, United States | (aged
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1970-2016 |
Genre | Literary fiction nonfiction |
Notable works | The Water Is Wide The Great Santini The Lords of Discipline The Prince of Tides |
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Conroy died on March 4, 2016 from pancreatic cancer in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was aged 70.
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