Authors who died on April 3

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on April 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1991 Graham Greene

  Graham Greene was a celebrated British novelist and journalist, known for his literary works exploring moral ambiguity, political conflict, and psychological complexity. His extensive body of work includes novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays, many of which have been adapted into acclaimed films. [bio]

• 1991 Charles Goren

  Renowned American bridge expert who transitioned from law to become a prolific author and syndicated columnist, writing over 50 books...

• 2013 Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

  Renowned German-born novelist and screenwriter who won an Academy Award for her screenplays and was a key figure in the Merchant-Ivory film...