Authors who died on November 5

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on November 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1979 Al Capp

  Al Capp was a renowned American cartoonist famous for creating the satirical comic strip Li'l Abner, which ran from 1934 to 1977.

• 2001 Milton William Cooper

  Controversial American conspiracy theorist, radio host, and author known for his influential work on UFO and government conspiracy theories.