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President George W. Bush awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to author Harper Lee during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in the East Room. "To Kill a Mockingbird has influenced the character of our country for the better. It's been a gift to the entire world. As a model of good writing and humane sensibility, this book will be read and studied forever," said the President about Harper Lee's work. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Eric Draper

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Public domain

Harper Lee

American author

Birthday: April 28, 1926

Birthplace: Monroeville, Alabama, U.S.

Death Date: February 19, 2016

Age at death: 89 years old

Sign: Taurus

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About Harper Lee

Harper Lee was an American novelist. She is mostly known for To Kill a Mockingbird.

Career

In 1960, Harper Lee had her famous piece of literature To Kill a Mockingbird published. It was quickly loved by many and received the esteemed Pulitzer Prize. Lee based To Kill a Mockingbird off of people she knew and racism she experienced growing up in Alabama. This is the only book by Harper Lee had published for a long time. Recently, Lee's publishers released another book titled Go Set a Watchman that was marketed as a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Famous quotes by Harper Lee

I never expected any sort of success with 'Mockingbird'... I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement.Harper Lee

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.Harper Lee

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F.A.Q. about Harper Lee

When is her birthday?

Harper Lee's birthday is on April 28, 1926.

In how many days is her birthday?

Harper's birthday is in 150 days

How old was Harper when she died?

She was 89 years old.

When did she die?

She died in February 19, 2016.

How old would she be today?

Harper Lee would be 95 years old if she was alive today.

Where was Harper from?

She was born in Monroeville, Alabama, U.S..

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People born on April 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the Bull. Harper Lee is the 251st most popular Taurus.

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