John Updike

American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic.

Born March 18th, 1932 in Reading. [ref]

Died January 27th, 2009 at 76 years old in Danvers (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
art critic, author, children's writer, essayist, journalist, literary critic, novelist, playwright, poet, science fiction writer, writer
Wikipedia

What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved