Literature · Film · Art · 1921–1995
Patricia Highsmith — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 19 January 1921 · Died: 4 February 1995 · Age at death: 74
How old was Patricia Highsmith when she died?
Patricia Highsmith died aged 74. She was born on 19 January 1921 and died on 4 February 1995.
American novelist who created the psychological thriller character Tom Ripley
Did you know?She had a lifelong fascination with snails and was known to carry them in her handbag as companions to social events.
Patricia Highsmith (born Mary Patricia Plangman; January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Would be
- 105
- Years since death
- 31
- Born
- January 19, 1921 · Fort Worth, United States
- Died
- February 4, 1995
- Cause of death
- Lung cancer, aplastic anemia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Film, Art
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- Would-be age todayPatricia Highsmith would be 105 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryPatricia Highsmith's 106th birthday is in 86 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!106th
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