Happy birthday! Michel Houellebecq turns 66 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary author turns 66 on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

‘Atomised’ author Michel Houellebecq is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Michel Houellebecq has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Houellebecq, a cultural icon

Born Michel Thomas in La Réunion on February 26, 1958, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Houellebecq'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 Michel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michel Houellebecq as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Michel, you're the best!

Michel Houellebecq career in pictures

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