Cornelius Ryan

Cornelius Ryan (5 June 1920 – 23 November 1974) was an Irish-American journalist and author. He was known for writing popular military history. He wrote about World War II events: "The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day" (1959), "The Last Battle" (1966), and "A Bridge Too Far" (1974). He was born in Dublin.
Ryan died on 23 November 1974 in New York City from prostate cancer, aged 54.