Happy birthday! Merrill Markoe turns 78 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary author turns 78 on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

‘What the Dogs Have Taught Me’ author Merrill Markoe is celebrating her 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Merrill Markoe has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Markoe, a cultural icon

Born in New York on August 13, 1948, Merrill Markoe's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Markoe's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Merrill hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Merrill Markoe as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Merrill, you're the best!

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