Clive Cussler

Clive Cussler (July 15, 1931 – February 24, 2020) was an American adventure novelist and explorer. Cussler was born on July 15, 1931, in Aurora, Illinois, as Clive Eric Cussler. He was known for his novels which feature character Dirk Pitt. In 1976, Cussler wrote his third book, which is about the Titanic being raised, Raise the Titanic!. They have reached The New York Times fiction best-seller list more than 20 times. In 1980, Clive Cussler’s Raise the Titanic! was adapted into Jerry Jameson’s feature film Raise the Titanic. Cussler is the founder and chairman of the real-life National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA).[1] He later died in Paradise Valley, Arizona, on February 24, 2020. At that time, Cussler was aged 88.

Clive Cussler
Cussler in 2011
Cussler in 2011
BornClive Eric Cussler
(1931-07-15)July 15, 1931
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 2020(2020-02-24) (aged 88)
Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationNovelist
Alma materPasadena City College
Period1973–2020
GenreAdventure
Notable worksDirk Pitt series
Spouse
  • Barbara Knight
    (m. 1955; died 2003)
  • Janet Horvath
Children
  • Teri Cussler
  • Dirk Cussler
  • Dayna Cussler
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1950-1953
RankSergeant
Website
www.cusslerbooks.com

References
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  1. Cussler, Clive; Dirgo, Craig (October 1, 1998). Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780671026226 – via Google Books.


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