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Richard Adams — Age & Birthday

Born: 9 May 1920 · Died: 24 December 2016 · Age at death: 96

How old was Richard Adams when he died?

Richard Adams died aged 96. He was born on 9 May 1920 and died on 24 December 2016.

Author of the classic adventure novel Watership Down

Did you know?He originally began telling the story of the rabbits to his two daughters during long car journeys.

Richard George Adams (10 May 1920 – 24 December 2016) was an English novelist. He is best known for his debut novel Watership Down which achieved international acclaim.

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Age at death: 96
Would be: 106
Years since death: 9

Born: May 9, 1920 · Newbury, United Kingdom
Died: December 24, 2016
Cause of death: Hematopoietic system disease
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Film

Family

Father: Evelyn Adams
Spouse: Barbara Elizabeth Acland
Children: Juliet Vera Lucy Adams, Rosamund Beatrice Elizabeth Adams

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