Clive James
Clive James AO CBE (born Vivian Leopold James; 7 October 1939 – 24 November 2019) was an Australian writer, critic, broadcaster, poet, translator and memoirist. He is best known for his autobiographical series Unreliable Memoirs.
| Born | Vivian Leopold James 7 October 1939 Kogarah, Sydney, Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 November 2019 (aged 80) Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Occupation | Essayist, poet, broadcaster |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Notable works | Cultural Amnesia Unreliable Memoirs |
| Spouse | Prudence A. ("Prue") Shaw |
| Children | Claerwen James Lucinda James awards = Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal for Literature |
Early life
James was born in Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales. He lived in the United Kingdom since 1961 until his death. He has two children. He was an atheist.[1]
Death
James was diagnosed with leukemia and emphysema in 2010. He died on 24 of November 2019 in Cambridge at the age of 80.[2]
Related pages
References
- "Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Clive James at the Edinburgh Book Festival". Richard Dawkins. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- "Poet, critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80". Claire McKim. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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