Authors who died on May 13

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on May 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1985 Richard Ellmann

  Renowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his seminal works on Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.

• 1997 Laurie Lee

  British poet and novelist best known for his autobiographical work 'Cider with Rosie', which vividly depicts rural life in the Cotswolds...