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Howard Waldrop

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Howard Waldrop
Howard Waldrop in 2007
Howard Waldrop in 2007
Born(1946-09-15)September 15, 1946
Houston, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 2024(2024-01-14) (aged 77)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
OccupationFiction writer
GenreScience fiction
Notable works"The Ugly Chickens", "Night of the Cooters"
Notable awardsNebula Award (1980)
World Fantasy Award (1981)

Howard Waldrop (September 15, 1946 – January 14, 2024) was an American science fiction writer. His works were mainly in short fiction. He was honored with the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2021. He won a Nebula Award in 1980.

Waldrop died from a stroke in Austin, Texas on January 14, 2024, at the age of 77.[1][2]

References

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  1. "Howard Waldrop: 1946–2024". Lawrenceperson. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  2. "Howard Waldrop (1946–2024)". Locus. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.