Writers who died on October 16

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on October 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1999 Jean Shepherd

  Jean Shepherd was an American storyteller, radio and TV personality, writer, and actor, best known for his radio monologues and for narrating and co-writing the holiday classic film 'A Christmas Story.' [bio]