Happy birthday! Don DeLillo turns 89 today

‘White Noise’ author Don DeLillo is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Don DeLillo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

DeLillo, a cultural icon

Born in The Bronx on November 20, 1936, Don DeLillo's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. DeLillo's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Don hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Don DeLillo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Don, you're the best!

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