John Hersey
Journalist

John Hersey Net Worth

John Hersey was an American writer and journalist born on June 17, 1914 in China. He is known as one of the first practitioners of New Journalism, a style of writing that combines traditional journalistic techniques with literary devices. He is best known for his novel Hiroshima, which was published in 1946.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 17, 1914
Birth Place China
Age 106 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 24, 1993 (age 78)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

American Writer and Journalist known as one of the first practitioners of New Journalism.

Before Fame

He wrote articles for Time and Life magazine during World War II.

Trivia

He wrote a 31,000-word article titled Hiroshima documenting the use of the atomic bomb on Japan.

Family Life

He married Clare Boothe Luce.

Associated With

He was good friends with Writer Ralph Ellison.

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