Literature · Philosophy · 1954–2013
Iain Banks — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 16 February 1954 · Died: 9 June 2013 · Age at death: 59
How old was Iain Banks when he died?
Iain Banks died aged 59. He was born on 16 February 1954 and died on 9 June 2013.
Scottish author known for both literary fiction and science fiction
Did you know?He used his middle initial only for his science fiction novels to help readers distinguish between his different genres.
Iain Menzies Banks (16 February 1954 – 9 June 2013) was a Scottish author, writing mainstream fiction as Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio, and television.
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- Age at death
- 59
- Would be
- 72
- Years since death
- 13
- Born
- February 16, 1954 · Dunfermline, United Kingdom
- Died
- June 9, 2013
- Cause of death
- Gallbladder cancer
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Literature, Philosophy
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- Birth anniversaryIain Banks's 73rd birthday is in 114 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!73rd
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