William McIlvanney Death
William passed away on December 5, 2015 at the age of 79.
William McIlvanney death quick facts:
When did William McIlvanney die?
December 5, 2015How old was William McIlvanney when died?
79
William McIlvanney Birthday and Date of Death
William McIlvanney was born on November 25, 1936 and died on December 5, 2015. William was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 25, 1936
Date of Death: December 5, 2015
Age at Death: 79
William McIlvanney - Biography
William McIlvanney (25 November 1936 – 5 December 2015) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He was known as Willie by friends and acquaintances. McIlvanney was a champion of gritty yet poetic literature; his works Laidlaw, The Papers of Tony Veitch, and Walking Wounded are all known for their portrayal of Glasgow in the 1970s. He is regarded as "the father of 'Tartan Noir’" and as Scotland's Camus.
