Oscar Jerome Hijuelos (August 24, 1951 – October 12, 2013) was an American novelist of Cuban descent. During a year-long convalescence from a childhood illness spent in a Connecticut hospital he lost his knowledge of Spanish, his parents' native language. He was educated in New York City, and wrote short stories and advertising copy.
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Oscar Jerome Hijuelos 24 August 1951 New York City, New York
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Died |
12 October 2013 (aged 62) New York City
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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