93 years old (Born on May 07, 1931)
Happy birthday, Gene Wolfe! May your celebrations be as epic and timeless as "The Book of the New Sun," though hopefully less complicated to understand. Your brilliant imagination has taken us from Doctor Island's mysterious shores to ancient lands in "Soldier of Sidon," leaving readers both amazed and delightfully confused.With Nebula and World Fantasy Awards stacked higher than Severian’s adventures, you've proven that fantasy worlds can be profound yet playful. Here's hoping your cake is sweeter than victory at the Conciliator's claw—and may you continue crafting stories so captivating they leave fans debating their meanings for decades more!