Pat Conroy
Biography
Donald Patrick Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books The Water is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini were made into films, the last two being nominated for Oscars. He is recognized as a leading figure of late-20th-century Southern literature.
Personal information
Known for: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 26/10/1945
Date of death: 04/03/2016
Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA