Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | June 11, 1925 |
| Birth Place | Newport News, VA |
| Age | 95 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 1, 2006 (age 81) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
William Styron, the renowned American novelist from Virginia, is estimated to have a net worth of $13 million in 2024. Styron is widely recognized for his powerful literary works that explore complex themes and challenge societal norms. His notable novels, including "Sophie's Choice" and "The Confessions of Nat Turner," have garnered critical acclaim and propelled him to fame in the literary world. With his impressive body of work and enduring influence, it comes as no surprise that Styron has amassed considerable wealth throughout his career.
About
The American author of such acclaimed novels as Lie Down in Darkness and The Confessions of Nat Turner, he is perhaps best known for his National Book Award-winning work, Sophie's Choice, which was made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Meryl Streep.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he had an editing position with McGraw-Hill in New York City. He published his first novel, Lie Down in Darkness, when he was twenty-six years old.
Trivia
He suffered a deep depression in 1985. The experience inspired his 1990 memoir, Darkness Visible.
Family Life
He grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and later lived in North Carolina, where he attended both Davidson College and Duke University. He married Rose Burgunder in 1953.
Associated With
He wrote a fictionalized account of the life of Nat Turner.
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