Larry McMurtry was an American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter, born on June 3, 1936, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is best known for his works that explore the American West, particularly through his novel Lonesome Dove, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1986. McMurtry's writing often reflects themes of nostalgia, loss, and the changing landscape of the West. Throughout his career, McMurtry published over 30 novels, along with numerous essays and memoirs. He also adapted several of his works for film and television, contributing to the screenplays of movies like Terms of Endearment and The Last Picture Show. McMurtry passed away on March 25, 2021, leaving behind a