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William Styron

Age: 81

novelist whose bestselling books included The Confessions of Nat Turner and Sophie's Choice. His works courted controversy in exploring difficult moral questions in historical settings, and were critically acclaimed, winning the Pulitzer prize and other major awards.

Died: Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Nov. 1, 2006

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