90 years old (Born on December 05, 1934)
A renowned novelist, memoir writer, and literary journalist, she is best known for her sociologically-themed works that explore the unraveling of American culture and morality. Her best known works include Slouching Towards Bethlehem (1968), Play It As It Lays (1970), Where I Was From (2003), and The Year of Magical Thinking (2005).