Happy birthday! Patricia Cornwell turns 69 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary author turns 69 on Monday, Jun. 9, 2025.

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‘Body of Evidence’ author Patricia Cornwell is celebrating her 69th 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 69th 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 69.

Happy Birthday, Patricia, you're the best!