New York. American writer JD Salinger, author of famous book "The Catcher in the Rye" has died at age 91, said Thursday his literary agent.
Salinger died Wednesday at his home in New Hampshire, northeastern United States, said the source.
The novel whose title in English is "The Catcher in the Rye ", published in 1951, is considered the masterpiece of its author, born in 1919 and lived in seclusion in New England.
The writer had fractured his hip in May but had recovered well. But His health deteriorated significantly earlier this year.
Salinger lived completely withdrawn, voluntarily, and was not photographed in decades. In fact, his last interview dates back 30 years. He published his last book in 1965.
"The Catcher in the Rye", 1951, whose hero was a young man named Holden Caulfield, influenced a whole generation of young readers.
"Salinger said he was in this world, but it was not part of it. His body was but her family is expected to continue being with those you love, whether historical or religious figures, personal friends or fictional characters," Westberg said in a statement.
His major works include also the book "Nine Stories," which includes two of his most famous stories, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé, with Love and Squalor" and "Franny and Zooey, "which consists of two stories.
Salinger is survived by his wife Colleen, his son Matt and daughter Margaret, also three grandchildren and his former wife and mother of his children, Claire Douglas.
"To respect his uncompromising desire to protect life and protect your privacy no funeral and the family calls for respect for him, for his work and his privacy be extended to them, individually and collectively, these now, "said Westberg.
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