Frank McCourt attends the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Bridge Dedication Gala on November 19, 2008 in New York City. Andrew H. Walker/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
McCourt, also a beloved former school teacher, passed away Sunday at the age of 78. McCourt had been gravely ill with meningitis and recently was treated for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer and the cause of his death, said his publisher.
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McCourt was 66 when he published Ashes, which went on to become a million seller and was made into a movie of the same name, starring Emily Watson as the title character, McCourt's mother.
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It documented his struggling childhood in an Irish squalor and has been published in 25 languages and 30 countries.
McCourt is survived by his wife, Ellen Frey, and a daughter, Maggie; three brothers, and three grandchildren.
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Valoso sad. he was my favorite author. i read his books any chance i get. still going to, just going to be a little different from now on. warmest wishes to his friends and family. oh, and ps, you dating site people are sick. you could at least TRY to read what the article is about before you post your stupid crapreport abuseposted July 20, 2009 7:23 AM PDT
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honeychildRIPreport abuseposted July 20, 2009 6:25 AM PDT
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