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Michael Herr

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Michael Herr
Born
Michael David Herr

(1940-04-13)April 13, 1940
DiedJune 23, 2016(2016-06-23) (aged 76)
OccupationWriter
Notable workDispatches (1977)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
SpouseValerie
RelativesJudy Bleyer, Amy Bleyer, Doran Kaufman

Michael David Herr[1] (April 13, 1940 – June 23, 2016) was an American writer and war correspondent. He was known as the author of Dispatches (1977). He was a correspondent for Esquire magazine (1967–1969) during the Vietnam War.

References

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  1. Bernstein, Adam (2016-06-24). "Vietnam War reporter Michael Herr, who helped write 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 76". Washington Post.