Memorial Page for Gene Wolfe (née Gene Rodman Wolfe)
American science fiction and fantasy writer
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Gene Wolfe (* May 7, 1931 in New York City; † April 14, 2019 in Peoria) was an american science fiction and fantasy writer. He was 87 years old. His education included Texas A&M University, University of Houston and Lamar High School. His faith was Catholicism. He received 8 awards, including Nebula Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella. His cause of death was heart disease. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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12 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1931Nebula Award for Best Novella
1974The Death of Dr. Island
Locus Award for Best Novella
1974The Death of Dr. Island
World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
1981The Shadow of the Torturer
Nebula Award for Best Novel
1982The Claw of the Conciliator
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1982The Claw of the Conciliator
August Derleth Award
1983The Sword of the Lictor
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1983The Sword of the Lictor
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1984The Citadel of the Autarch
Prix Tour-Apollo Award
1985The Citadel of the Autarch
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
1987Soldier of the Mist
Died in Peoria, Peoria County (heart disease)
2019Obituary
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Gene Wolfe (née Gene Rodman Wolfe). Forever remembered.