Howard Engel
Howard Engel CM (April 2, 1931 – July 17, 2019) was a Canadian mystery writer and CBC producer. He was well known for his novel series of Benny Cooperman detective novels. Engel was a founder of Crime Writers of Canada.[1] He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Howard Engel | |
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 Engel in 2007 | |
| Born | April 2, 1931 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 16, 2019 (aged 88) |
| Occupation | Writer, producer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genre | Drama, crime fiction |
| Notable works | Benny Cooperman series |
| Spouse | Marian Engel (m. 1962; div. 1978) Janet Hamilton |
| Children | 3 |
Engel died of pneumonia on July 17, 2019 in Toronto at the age of 88.[2]
References
- ↑ Black, Debra (2007-02-21). Order of Canada recipients. The Toronto Star. p. A12. https://www.thestar.com/article/184023. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
- ↑ "Howard Engel, author of the Benny Cooperman detective series, dead at 88". CBC. Retrieved 17 July 2019.