Frank McCourt was an Irish-American author, best known for his memoir, Angela's Ashes, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 1997. Born on August 19, 1930, in Limerick, Ireland, he faced a challenging childhood marked by poverty and hardship. His experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family greatly influenced his writing. After moving to the United States in the 1940s, McCourt worked various jobs, including as a teacher. He published several other books, including ‘Tis and Teacher Man, which also reflect his life experiences. McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009, leaving a lasting impact on literature.