Frank Herbert

Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author best known for the 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels.

Herbert died of a pulmonary embolism while recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery on February 11, 1986.

References

Other websites
 Official website for Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson
 Frank Herbert SF Hall of Fame induction (Kevin Anderson report with his speech)

Category:1920 births
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Category:Deaths from pulmonary embolism
Category:Deaths from surgical complications
Category:Deaths from pancreatic cancer
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