Authors who died on January 17

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on January 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1964 TH White

  British author renowned for his seminal work 'The Once and Future King', a comprehensive retelling of the King Arthur legend that inspired...

• 2010 Erich Segal

  Renowned American educator, writer, and classics scholar who was a distinguished professor at Yale University and made significant...