Alex Haley

American biographer, screenwriter, and novelist (1921–1992).

Born August 11th, 1921 in Ithaca. [ref]

Died February 10th, 1992 at 70 years old in Seattle (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
historian, journalist, military personnel, novelist, screenwriter, writer
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