Piper J. Drake: key obituary facts
Is Piper J. Drake dead? Yes. Piper J. Drake died on May 18, 2026, at age 49.
Cause of death: Piper J. Drake's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Piper J. Drake known for?
She was an American novelist.
More about Piper J. Drake
Born: 15 September 1976.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: female.
Occupation: novelist, science fiction writer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Temple University.
Piper J.
Drake, an American author, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 49. Better known by the pseudonym Piper J.
Drake and also writing as PJ Schnyder, she was a Thai American author and podcast personality. She began her writing career in 2010 and wrote science fiction, paranormal romance, and steampunk. Drake studied at Trenton State College, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, and later received a master’s degree in quality assurance and regulatory affairs from Temple University.