EL Doctorow, critically acclaimed author of the novels Ragtime and Billy Bathgate, has died aged 84 in a New York hospital, of complications from lung cancer.
He was known for works which re-imagine the American experience, placing fictional characters in recognizable historical contexts.
In his tweeter Barack Obama wrote: "his books taught me much, and he will be missed.'' For the US President EL Doctorow was "one of America's greatest novelists".
In a 50-year career, Doctorow published 10 novels, a stage drama, two books of short fiction and numerous essays.
His talent will be missed.
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