About Dick Wimmer
Lived 1936 – 2011 (aged 74). Dick Wimmer was an American novelist.
Richard Samuel Wimmer (June 18, 1936 – May 18, 2011) was an American author, editor and creative writing instructor known for his trilogy of novels the Irish Wine Trilogy. He claimed to be the most rejected published author in history. Wimmer also wrote the script to a TV movie, Million Dollar Infield.
In addition to his writing, Wimmer worked as an adjunct professor of English at more than two dozen colleges and universities during his lifetime.
Personal life Wimmer's was married and divorced. He had two sons, Ceo and Geordie, and five grandchildren. He died on May 18, 2011, at age 74 at his home in Agoura Hills, California.
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Who was Dick Wimmer?
American writer (1936–2011)
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Dick Wimmer was born on 18 June 1936.
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Dick Wimmer died on 18 May 2011.
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Dick Wimmer was a novelist.
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