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Danielle Steel — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 14 August 1947 · Age: 79

How old is Danielle Steel?

Danielle Steel is 79 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 14 August 1947.

Prolific American author of numerous bestselling romance novels

Did you know?She is known for her intense work ethic, sometimes writing for up to twenty hours a day to complete her novels.

Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer best known for her romance novels. She is the bestselling living author and the fourth-best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold.

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Age: 79
Status: Living

Born: August 14, 1947 · New York City, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature

Family

Father: John Schuelein-Steel
Spouses: Claude-Éric Lazard, Danny Zugelder, John Traina, Thomas Perkins, William George Toth
Children: Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg, Maximilian John Traina, Nick Traina, Samantha Traina, Vanessa Danielle Traina, Victoria Traina, Zara Alexandra Traina

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