Authors who died on July 19

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on July 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2005 Edward Bunker

  Edward Bunker was a notable American crime novelist, screenwriter, and ex-convict who transformed his criminal past into a successful...

• 2009 Frank McCourt

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the critically acclaimed memoir 'Angela's Ashes', which recounts his impoverished childhood in Ireland.