Donald E. Westlake

American novelist (1933-2008).

Born July 12th, 1933 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died December 31st, 2008 at 75 years old in Mexico (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
novelist, science fiction writer, screenwriter, writer
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