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Cormac McCarthy
American writer
- Born1933
- Died2023
- Known asAmerican writer
Photo: From dust jacket: "Photograph of Cormac McCarthy by David Styles", Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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When did Cormac McCarthy die?
June 13, 20231
Cormac McCarthy was born on July 20, 1933 and died on June 13, 2023, aged 89.
- Wikipedia: Cormac McCarthy, revision of Oct 12, 2026
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- Known for: American writer (1933–2023)
- Born: July 20, 1933
- Died: June 13, 2023
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- Cormac McCarthy was an American author who wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western, post-apocalyptic, and Southern Gothic genres.
- His works often include graphic depictions of violence, and his writing style is characterized by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution.
- He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists.
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Cormac McCarthy comes up in these episodes:
- MyShowNotes ✓ Josh Brolin | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #690: Josh was with him in Santa Fe the night he died, and still has his typewriter and pool table. (1:30:36)
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Who is Cormac McCarthy?
Cormac McCarthy was an American author who wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western, post-apocalyptic, and Southern Gothic genres.
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