James Blish

American science fiction and fantasy author (1921–1975).

Born May 23rd, 1921 in East Orange. [ref]

Died July 30th, 1975 at 54 years old in Henley-on-Thames (lung cancer).

Occupations
literary critic, novelist, science fiction writer, writer
Website
Wikipedia

Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity. Mother Teresa