Authors who died on October 21

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on October 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

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  • Jack Kerouac
    1969 Jack Kerouac

    Iconic Beat Generation writer who revolutionized American literature with spontaneous prose style.

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