Stephen Dobyns: key obituary facts
Is Stephen Dobyns dead? Yes. Stephen Dobyns died on June 14, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Stephen Dobyns's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Stephen Dobyns known for?
He was known as Poet, novelist.
More about Stephen Dobyns
Born: 19 February 1941.
Place of birth: Orange.
Gender: male.
Occupation: novelist, writer, poet.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Wayne State University, University of Iowa, Shimer College.
Employer: Boston University, Syracuse University, University of Iowa.
Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship.
Stephen Dobyns, an American poet and novelist, died on June 14, 2026.
He was 85. Born Stephen J.
Dobyns in Orange, New Jersey, on February 19, 1941, he studied at Shimer College before earning a degree from Wayne State University in 1964 and an MFA from the University of Iowa in 1967. Dobyns taught at several universities, including Syracuse University and Boston University, and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. His work also reached film, with writing credits including Cold Dog Soup, Two Deaths and Doggy Bag.