Literature · Film · 1938–1988
Raymond Carver — Age & Birthday
Born: 25 May 1938 · Died: 2 August 1988 · Age at death: 50
How old was Raymond Carver when he died?
Raymond Carver died aged 50. He was born on 25 May 1938 and died on 2 August 1988.
American short story writer and poet of the minimalist style
Did you know?He worked several manual jobs, including as a sawmill worker and a hospital janitor, before achieving literary fame.
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. (May 25, 1938 – August 2, 1988) was an American short story writer and poet.
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- Age at death
- 50
- Would be
- 88
- Years since death
- 38
- Born
- May 25, 1938 · Clatskanie, United States
- Died
- August 2, 1988
- Cause of death
- Lung cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Film
Family
- Spouse
- Tess Gallagher
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- Would-be age todayRaymond Carver would be 88 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryRaymond Carver's 89th birthday is in 211 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!89th
- Death anniversaryThe 39th anniversary of Raymond Carver's death is in 280 days. A moment to remember their legacy.39th
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