| Birth Day | April 9, 1926 |
| Birth Place | Waukegan, IL |
| Age | 94 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 19, 2015 (age 89) |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
William Price Fox is an esteemed novelist from Illinois, recognized for his exceptional literary contributions. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $40 million, a testament to his success and widespread popularity. Fox's tremendous talent in crafting engrossing stories and capturing readers' imaginations has not only earned him critical acclaim but also substantial wealth. His novels continue to resonate with audiences, establishing him as one of the most celebrated and financially prosperous authors in contemporary fiction.
An American fiction Writer and Journalist, he is most famous for novels such as Southern Fried and Doctor Golf. Bruce Springsteen based the song "Darlington County" on Dixiana Moon, another novel by Fox.
He studied with Caroline Gordon at the University of South Carolina. Later, he taught creative writing at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
He wrote for publications such as Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Atlantic Monthly.
He was born in Illinois and raised in South Carolina. With his wife, Sarah Gilbert, he had a daughter.
He and John Irving both studied at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
