Authors who died on January 26

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on January 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • A. E. van Vogt
    2000 A. E. van Vogt

    A prominent Canadian-American science fiction writer known for groundbreaking novels like 'Slan' and 'The World of Null-A', who...

  • José Emilio Pacheco
    2014 José Emilio Pacheco

    Renowned Mexican poet, novelist, and essayist who was a significant figure in Latin American literature, known for his critical and poetic...

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