James Tiptree Jr. Death
James passed away on May 19, 1987 at the age of 71.
James Tiptree Jr. death quick facts:
When did James Tiptree Jr. die?
May 19, 1987How old was James Tiptree Jr. when died?
71
James Tiptree Jr. Birthday and Date of Death
James Tiptree Jr. was born on August 24, 1915 and died on May 19, 1987. James was 71 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 24, 1915
Date of Death: May 19, 1987
Age at Death: 71
James Tiptree Jr. - Biography
Alice Bradley Sheldon (August 24, 1915 – May 19, 1987) was an American science fiction author better known as James Tiptree, Jr., a pen name she used from 1967 to her death. She was most notable for breaking down the barriers between writing perceived as inherently "male" or "female"—it was not publicly known until 1977 that James Tiptree, Jr. was a woman. From 1974 to 1977 she also used the pen name Raccoona Sheldon.
