Richard Peck, a renowned American writer, entered the world on April 5, 1934, in the charming city of Decatur, Illinois, United States of America. As a master of the written word, he left an indelible mark on the literary world, with his notable works including the 1992 film adaptation of Gas Food Lodging, the classic television series The Magical World of Disney, which premiered in 1954, and the suspenseful novel Are You in the House Alone?, first published in 1978.
Years later, on May 23, 2018, Richard Peck's remarkable life came to a close in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA.
