Writers who died on January 27

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on January 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 John Updike

  John Updike was an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and literary critic, renowned for his sharp, lyrical prose and his focus on the American middle class. Updike is best remembered for his 'Rabbit' series, which chronicles the life of Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom and is considered a major achievement in post-war American fiction. [bio]