Ben Bova
American writer (1932–2020)
Benjamin William Bova (November 8, 1932 – November 29, 2020) was an American writer. He was the author of more than 120[2] works of science fiction. He was a six-time winner of the Hugo Award.
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| Born | Benjamin William Bova November 8, 1932 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 2020 (aged 88) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Notable awards | Inkpot Award (1985)[1] |
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He was an editor of Analog Magazine, an editorial director of Omni; he was also president of both the National Space Society and the Science Fiction Writers of America.[3] He was known for his Grand Tour novel series.
Bova died on November 29, 2020 at a hospital in Naples, Florida from pneumonia and a stroke caused by COVID-19, aged 88.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Inkpot Award". Comic-Con International: San Diego. December 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Official Website". Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ↑ Orion and King Arthur. Tor Tom Doherty. 2012. pp. inside back flap. ISBN 9780765330178.
- ↑ In Memoriam: Ben Bova, at Science Fiction Writers of America; published November 30, 2020; retrieved November 30, 2020
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