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1938 – 1988Raymond Carver (1938-1988)Died 2 August 1988, aged 50Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet credited with reviving the American short story through his minimalist style. His collections include What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. He died of lung cancer in Port Angeles, Washington.