1945-2016 US, Atlanta
A.k.a. Donald Patrick Conroy
Donald Patrick "Pat" Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was a New York Times bestselling author who has written several acclaimed novels and memoirs. Two of his novels, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, were made into Oscar-nominated films. He is recognized as a leading figure of late-20th century Southern literature.