Writers who died on July 31

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on July 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2012 Gore Vidal

  Gore Vidal was an American writer known for his prolific output of novels, essays, plays, and screenplays. Renowned for his wit and acerbic criticism of American political and social life, Vidal was also recognized as a prominent public intellectual and commentator. [bio]