William McIlvanney
William McIlvanney was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He was known as Gus by friends and acquaintances. McIlvanney was a champion of gritty yet poetic literature; his works Laidlaw, The Papers of Tony Veitch, and Walking Wounded are all known for their portrayal of Glasgow in the 1970s. He is regarded as "the father of Tartan Noir" and as Scotland's Camus.
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Date of Birth
November 25th, 1936
Age
89
Birth Place
United Kingdom, Scotland
Date of Death
December 5th, 2015
Died Aged
79
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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