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Lord Byron (1788-1824) - Died at the age of 36. He was a prominent Romantic poet from England, famous for writing the 1824 poem 'Don Juan.'

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In the film 'Don Juan DeMarco' (1995), Johnny Depp's character channels the seductive charm inspired by Lord Byron's famous literary masterpiece. 

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Anne Frank (1929-1945) - Died at the age of 15 in a concentration camp during World War II, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy that continues to educate and inspire readers worldwide.

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Anne Frank is best known for her diary: 'The Diary of a Young Girl' vividly documents her life in hiding during the Holocaust. Nowadays it can be seen in various exhibitions and at her former house in Amsterdam which has been transformed into a museum.

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Jim Morrison (1943-1971) - Died at the age of 27. As the lead singer of The Doors, Morrison was not only a musician but also a poet.

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He published two poetry books, 'The Lords and the New Creatures' and 'An American Prayer.'

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F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) - Died at the age of 44. Famous for 'The Great Gatsby,' an American literary masterpiece.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the book brought the character to life with charisma, capturing the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties. 

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The Brontë Sisters -

The Brontë sisters, Emily, Anne, and Charlotte, all tragically passed away at young ages, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy that continues to captivate readers worldwide. 

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Emily Brontë (1818-1848) - Died at the age of 30. She is the most famous of the three and the author of 'Wuthering Heights,' a classic novel that inspired the music of Kate Bush and was also adapted for the big screen.

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Anne (1820-1849) and Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) -

Anne Brontë (left), another member of the famous literary family, died at the age of 29. She was the author of novels like 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall."

Charlotte Brontë (right) died at the age of 38. Renowned for her novel 'Jane Eyre,' she was a prominent figure in English literature.

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Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) - Died at the age of 46. Known for plays like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'The Portrait of Dorian Gray'.

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Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' brought wit and humor to life in the 2002 film adaptation, starring Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon, delivering timeless social satire with style.

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Franz Kafka (1883-1924) - Died at the age of 40. Known for works like 'The Metamorphosis' and 'The Castle.' He was a pioneer of modernist literature.

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Franz Kafka (1883-1924) -

In the film 1993 film adaptation of his book 'The Trial,' Sir Anthony Hopkins and Kyle MacLachlan embodied the surreal and Kafkaesque atmosphere, capturing the essence of Joseph K.'s journey through a nightmarish bureaucracy.

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Jane Austen (1775-1817) - Died at the age of 41. Famous for novels like ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ she was a cornerstone of English literature.

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Bruce Lee (1940-1973) -

Died at the age of 32. While primarily known as a martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee also wrote books on martial arts and philosophy.

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Bruce Lee (1940-1973) - Not quite as popular as his film 'Enter the Dragon' (1973), his most famous work as a writer is 'Tao of Jeet Kune Do,' a guide to his martial arts philosophy.

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John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969) -

Died at the age of 31. His works achieved posthumous acclaim and he won a Pulitzer Prize for the book 'A Confederacy of Dunces' after his death.

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John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969) -

His early work 'The Neon Bible' inspired Arcade Fire's 2007 album 'Neon Bible' and one of their most successful tours.

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John Keats (1795-1821) - Died at the age of 25. A renowned Romantic poet who left a lasting legacy.

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In his portrayal of John Keats at a young age, Sir Ian McKellen started to pave a career that has spanned many decades. 

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Located in Hampstead, London, this is Keats's former residence, where he wrote 'Ode to a Nightingale' and fell in love with Fanny Brawne. The house is open for public visits.

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Edgar Alan Poe (1809-1849) -

Died at the age of 40. Known for his gothic tales he was the inventor of detective fiction with a significant impact on American literature.

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The Netflix series 'The Pale Blue Eye', starring Christian Bale, explores a fictional murder investigation at West Point Academy, with clear ties to Edgar Allan Poe's life and detective stories. 

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Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) - Died at the age of 30. She is well known for 'The Bell Jar' and her poetry on mental health that still resonates today.

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Gwyneth Paltrow portrayed Sylvia Plath in the biographical film 'Sylvia' (2003), offering a glimpse into the complex emotions and brilliance of Plath's character.

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Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) -

Died at the age of 37. Rimbaud left an enduring literary legacy that continues to influence modern poetry and art.

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Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) -

Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Arthur Rimbaud in the film 'Total Eclipse' (1995) captured the tumultuous relationship between Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.

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