Authors who died on February 24

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on February 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2020 Clive Cussler

  Clive Cussler was an American adventure novelist and underwater explorer, best known for creating the Dirk Pitt series. He authored dozens of books, many of which became bestsellers and were adapted into films. Cussler also founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), which discovered numerous shipwrecks. [bio]