Authors who died on September 21

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

• 1974 Jacqueline Susann

  Jacqueline Susann was a bestselling American novelist, best known for her controversial and sensational novels in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly 'Valley of the Dolls.' [bio]