Dan Simmons

Dan Simmons
Born(1948-04-04)April 4, 1948
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 2026(2026-02-21) (aged 77)
Longmont, Colorado, U.S.
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
Period1983–2026
GenreScience fiction, Horror and Fantasy
Notable worksNovel: Song of Kali (1985), Novel: Hyperion (1989)

Dan Simmons (April 4, 1948 – February 21, 2026) was an American writer. He was best known for his Hugo Award-winning series called the Hyperion Cantos, and for his Locus Award-winning Ilium/Olympos cycle. He wrote in genres such as science fiction, horror and fantasy. He was born in Peoria, Illinois.

Death

Simmons died on February 21, 2026 at his home in Longmont, Colorado from problems caused by a stroke at the age of 77.[1][2]

Books

Hyperion Cantos series

  1. Hyperion (1989) - Hugo Award 1990, Locus Award 1990 (Science Fiction)
  2. The Fall of Hyperion (1990)
  3. Endymion (1996)
  4. The Rise of Endymion (1997)

Ilium/Olympos cycle

  1. Ilium (2003) - Locus Award 2004
  2. Olympos (2005)

References

  1. ↑ "Daniel Joseph Simmons Obituary". DignityMemorial.com. Dignity Memorial. February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ One of the greatest modern science fiction authors, Dan Simmons, has died
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