Frank McCourt 1930-2009 Rest In Peace - RADIOIRISH.COM

Frank McCourt, author of the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Angela's Ashes', died on July 19 after a long illness of meningitis and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Malachy McCourt, his brother, said that he died at a Manhattan hospice. Frank, until his mid-60s, was primarily known as a creative writing teacher and "a bit of a character" around New York City. Often seen out and about with his younger brother Malachy singing and telling stories, or simply hanging out with other literary types in places such as the White Horse Tavern. Tune in to America's Only Irish Station RADIOIRISH.COM

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[monkeyapplenerd]

I loved angelas ashes, RIP Frank McCourt.

[Sueezee1]

I am sick...heartbroken...I may never read again!

[karen1407]

How sad! I had no idea. I came across the movie Angela's Ashes on cable and pulled out my copy of 'Tis over a week ago! How odd as I don't usually re read books. God bless you and your family!