Happy birthday! Richard Millet turns 72 today

The iconic and legendary author turns 72 on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025.

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‘Literary Elegy of Anders Breivik’ author Richard Millet is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Richard Millet has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Millet, a cultural icon

Born in Viam on March 29, 1953, Richard Millet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Millet'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 Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Millet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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