Pulitzer-winner Annie Dillard dies at 81
Her death was confirmed by her literary executor, Maggie Nelson.
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2 sourcesAnnie Dillard, Pulitzer-winner whose evocative books ranged from ‘Tinker Creek’ to the Cape, dies at 81
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81
Annie Dillard, meditative author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ has died
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