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William S. Burroughs
BornFeb 5, 1914
DiedAug 2, 1997
Age83
Stiff · August 2, 1997

William S. Burroughs

Born William Seward Burroughs II

Possibly the longest, slowest overdose in history.

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Famous
Yes, confirmed August 2, 1997
Also known as
William S. Burroughs
William Lee
Tags
author, novelist, poet

Guess the stiff · died 2007

This guy, however, was a total stuffed shirt.