Happy birthday! Patricia Cornwell turns 68 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 9, 2024

The iconic and legendary author turns 68 on Sunday, Jun. 9, 2024.

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‘Postmortem’ author Patricia Cornwell is celebrating her 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Patricia Cornwell has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Cornwell, a cultural icon

Born in Miami on June 9, 1956, Patricia Cornwell's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Cornwell'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 Patricia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Patricia Cornwell as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Patricia, you're the best!