Athol Fugard

South African playwright (1932–2025)

1932 — 2025

Quick Facts

Profession

South African playwright (1932–2025)

Born

June 11, 1932

Died

2025 (age ~93)

Name Origin

English

Timeline

screenwriter, actor, writer

South AfricaBorn in MiddelburgDied in Stellenbosch

1932

Born in Middelburg (1932-06-11)

1986

Award

Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

1997

Award

Paul Robeson Award

2014

Award

Praemium Imperiale

2025

Died in Stellenbosch

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Athol Fugard?+

Athol Fugard is South African playwright (1932–2025). Born in 1932.

When was Athol Fugard born?+

Athol Fugard was born on June 11, 1932.

When did Athol Fugard die?+

Athol Fugard died in 2025, at approximately 93 years of age.

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Athol — June 11, 1932

Zodiac & Calendar Signs

Western Zodiac

Gemini

Curious, adaptable, communicative

Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey

Sharp, smart, curious

Water · Yang

Mayan Tzolkin

10 Manik

Deer — grace, healing, gentleness

Celtic Tree

Oak

Confident, nurturing, generous

Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7

Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence

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