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Wendell Berry, acclaimed poet, novelist, essayist and farmer, dead at 92

Confirmed1 source · Sep 1, 2026

The beloved American writer and environmentalist has died.

Wendell Berry, acclaimed poet, novelist, essayist and farmer, dead at 92
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What happened

Wendell Berry died at age 92. He was an American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.

Context

Berry was recognized as a significant literary and environmental figure, combining work as both a writer and practitioner of farming, a combination that informed his broader body of work and public profile.