Dan Simmons

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.One of the greatest modern science fiction authors, Dan Simmons, has died

Books
Hyperion Cantos series
 Hyperion (1989) - Hugo Award 1990, Locus Award 1990 (Science Fiction)
 The Fall of Hyperion (1990)
 Endymion (1996)
 The Rise of Endymion (1997)

Ilium/Olympos cycle
 Ilium (2003) - Locus Award 2004
 Olympos (2005)

References

Category:American science fiction writers
Category:Hugo Award winning writers
Category:1948 births
Category:2026 deaths
Category:Deaths from stroke
Category:Writers from Peoria, Illinois