Linda McCarriston: key obituary facts
Is Linda McCarriston dead? Yes. Linda McCarriston died on July 5, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Linda McCarriston's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Linda McCarriston known for?
She was an American writer.
More about Linda McCarriston
Place of birth: Lynn.
Gender: female.
Occupation: poet, writer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Goddard College, Emmanuel College.
Employer: Radcliffe College, University of Alaska Anchorage.
Linda McCarriston, an American poet and longtime University of Alaska Anchorage professor, died on July 5, 2026, aged 82.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she taught creative writing and literary arts at the university from 1994 and also held posts at Vermont College, Goddard College and George Washington University. McCarriston earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Goddard College in Vermont and a BFA from Emmanuel College in Boston.
Her published books included Little River, Lynn Poetry and Wrought Figure. She also held dual citizenship in Ireland and the United States.