Katherine Anne Porter Death
Katherine passed away on September 18, 1980 at the age of 90.
When did Katherine Anne Porter die?
September 18, 1980How old was Katherine Anne Porter when died?
90
Katherine Anne Porter Birthday and Date of Death
Katherine Anne Porter was born on May 15, 1890 and died on September 18, 1980. Katherine was 90 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 15, 1890
Date of Death: September 18, 1980
Age at Death: 90
Katherine Anne Porter - Biography
Katherine Anne Porter (May 15, 1890 – September 18, 1980) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, and political activist. Her 1962 novel Ship of Fools was the best-selling novel in America that year, but her short stories received much more critical acclaim. She is known for her penetrating insight; her work deals with dark themes such as betrayal, death and the origin of human evil. In 1990, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark number 2905 was placed in Brown County, Texas, to honor the life and career of Porter.
