Cormac McCarthy, Writer of THE ROAD, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, and More Passes Away at 89

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy passed away at the age of 89 years old. McCarthy is the author of projects such as All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, The Road, and more. These are all novels that were adapted into fantastic films.

He passed away on Tuesday, in Santa Fe, N.M. of natural causes, and it was announced by his publisher, Penguin Random House, said his son John McCarthy.

McCarthy has such a unique style of storytelling with his writing, most of which offered a profound exploration of human nature. His long list of works established him as a master of contemporary literature.

What I liked most about McCarthy's stories was his exploration of the human condition. His novels dive into profound philosophical and existential questions, grappling with themes of morality, identity, violence, and the fragility of human existence. He tells his stories in such a raw way and often depicts his characters pushed to their limits in extreme situations.

Before McCarthy passed, it was revealed that he was working on a feature film adaptation of his brutal western, Blood Meridian. The novel is considered to be one of the greatest American novels ever written, and the story is about the human scalping trade in the Southwest 1850s. I was very much looking forward to watching this story brought to life on the big screen. McCarthy was developing the project with director John Hillcoat (The Road, Lawless, Triple 9).

McCarthy's impact on literature cements his status as a truly remarkable and influential writer and storyteller. He’s left behind an incredible legacy. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.