Patricia Cornwell

Date of Birth: June 9, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: *Patricia Cornwell is alive.*

Biography

Patricia Cornwell is an American crime writer notable for her best-selling series of novels featuring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Born Patricia Carroll Daniels, she began her career as a reporter at The Charlotte Observer, where she covered crime. Her first book in the Scarpetta series, “Postmortem,” was published in 1990 and won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Cornwell’s writing is known for its meticulous attention to detail, drawing from her experience working in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia. Over the years, Cornwell has published numerous novels, non-fiction works, and even a children’s book, making her one of the most influential writers in the crime fiction genre.

5 Interesting Facts about Patricia Cornwell

1. Patricia Cornwell is related to Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”

2. She has won several prestigious awards, including the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity awards, as well as the French Prix du Roman d’Aventure.

3. Cornwell is an advocate for forensic science and has donated millions to forensic research.

4. She has written a biography of Ruth Bell Graham, wife of the evangelist Billy Graham.

5. Cornwell has a passion for helicopter flying and is a licensed pilot.