Memorial Page for Dan Simmons

Apr 4, 1948 – Feb 21, 2026(77 years)Died in:Longmont, Boulder County

American novelist

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Emoria

April 4th, 2026

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Birthplace

Peoria, Peoria County

Place of Death

Longmont, Boulder County

Nationality

United States

Occupation(5)

writer novelistscience fiction writerspeculative fiction authorpedagogue

Awards(8)

Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short StoryBob Morane award for best foreign novelWorld Fantasy Award for Best NovelBram Stoker Award for NovelAugust Derleth AwardHugo Award for Best NovelLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelTähtivaeltaja Award

Education(2)

Washington University in St. LouisWabash College

Dan Simmons (* April 4, 1948 in Peoria; † February 21, 2026 in Longmont) was an american novelist. He was 77 years old. His education included Washington University in St. Louis and Wabash College. He received 8 awards, including Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story, Bob Morane award for best foreign novel.

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Born in Peoria, Peoria County

1948

Died in Longmont, Boulder County

2026

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Dan Simmons. Forever remembered.