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Memorial Page for Alfred Elton van Vogt

Apr 26, 1912 – Jan 26, 2000(87 years)Died in:Hollywood, Los Angeles County

Canadian-American science fiction writer

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April 26th, 2026

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Birthplace

Gretna, Manitoba

Place of Death

Hollywood, Los Angeles County

Nationality

Canada

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Occupation(3)

writer novelistscience fiction writer

Awards(4)

Prometheus Award - Hall of FameDamon Knight Memorial Grand Master AwardScience Fiction and Fantasy Hall of FameRetro Hugo Award for Best Novel

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Edna Mayne Hull

A. E. van Vogt (* April 26, 1912 in Gretna; † January 26, 2000 in Hollywood) was a canadian-American science fiction writer. He was 87 years old. He was married to Edna Mayne Hull. He received 4 awards, including Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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Born in Gretna, Manitoba

1912

Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award

1996

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

1996

Died in Hollywood, Los Angeles County (pneumonia)

2000

Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame

2005

The Weapon Shops of Isher

Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel

2016

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Edna Mayne Hull

Alfred Elton van Vogt. Forever remembered.