José Agustín

José Agustín

Known For

Writing

Born

August 19, 1944

Died

January 16, 2024 (aged 79)

Birthplace

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Biography

José Agustín Ramírez Gómez (19 August 1944 – 16 January 2024), better known simply as José Agustín, was a Mexican novelist, short story writer, essayist and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most influential and prolific Mexican writers of the second half of the 20th century.