Michael Herr

Michael Herr
Michael Herr
Born	Michael David Herr; April 13, 1940; Lexington, Kentucky, U.S
Died	June 23, 2016 (aged 76); Delhi, New York, U.S
Occupation	Writer
Notable work	Dispatches (1977); Apocalypse Now (1979); Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Spouse	Valerie
Relatives	Judy Bleyer, Amy Bleyer, Doran Kaufman

Michael David Herr[1] (April 13, 1940 – June 23, 2016) was an American writer and war correspondent. He was known as the author of Dispatches (1977). He was a correspondent for Esquire magazine (1967–1969) during the Vietnam War.

References

Bernstein, Adam (2016-06-24). "Vietnam War reporter Michael Herr, who helped write 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 76". Washington Post.

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[waspot1-1] Bernstein, Adam (2016-06-24). "Vietnam War reporter Michael Herr, who helped write 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 76". Washington Post.