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Oscar Hijuelos(1951-2013)

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Oscar Hijuelos was born on 24 August 1951 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Mambo Kings (1992) and 2000 Hispanic Heritage Awards (2000). He was married to Lori Marie Carlson. He died on 12 October 2013 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 24, 1951
DiedOctober 12, 2013(62)
BornAugust 24, 1951
DiedOctober 12, 2013(62)
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Known for

Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, and Maruschka Detmers in The Mambo Kings (1992)
The Mambo Kings
6.4
  • Writer
  • 1992
2000 Hispanic Heritage Awards
5.8
TV Special
  • Self
  • 2000

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Writer

  • Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, and Maruschka Detmers in The Mambo Kings (1992)
    The Mambo Kings
    6.4
    • novel
    • 1992

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 24, 1951
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • October 12, 2013
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Lori Marie Carlson1998 - October 12, 2013 (his death)
  • Other works
    Op-Ed Piece, "A Song of Love for Celia," Published in "The New York Times," 23 July 2003.
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Articles

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    First Hispanic to win a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1990.

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