Happy birthday! Paulo Coelho turns 77 today

By Lori Macatee
Brasília
Last updated on August 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary author turns 77 on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

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‘The Alchemist’ author Paulo Coelho is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Paulo Coelho has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Coelho, a cultural icon

Born in Rio de Janeiro on August 24, 1947, Paulo Coelho's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Coelho'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 Paulo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paulo Coelho as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Paulo, you're the best!