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Kate Wilhelm

American science fiction writer (1928-2018) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 89

Kate Wilhelm was an American author. She wrote novels and stories in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense genres, including the Hugo Award-winning Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang. Wilhelm established the Clarion Workshop along with her husband Damon Knight and writer Robin Scott Wilson.

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2018Died8 March 20182006Hugo Award for Best Related WorkAward2003Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of FameAward1988Nebula Award for Best Short StoryAward1987Nebula Award for Best NoveletteAward1981Prix Tour-Apollo AwardAward1977Hugo Award for Best NovelAwardLocus Award for Best NovelAward1969Nebula Award for Best Short StoryAward1928Born8 June 1928

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Hugo Award for Best Related Work2006
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame2003
Nebula Award for Best Short Story1988
Nebula Award for Best Novelette1987
Prix Tour-Apollo Award1981
Locus Award for Best Novel1977
Hugo Award for Best Novel1977
Nebula Award for Best Short Story1969

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2018 · aged 89

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