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J.D. Salinger, author of The Catcher in the Rye, passed away at his home yesterday at the age of 91.

The Catcher in the Rye has sold 65 million copies since its release in 1951. It is regarded as one of the finest novels of the 20th century and the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has become a symbol of rebellion for teens to this day. The incredible success of the novel was met with scorn by the author and led him into near complete seclusion in the 1960s. Salinger never wrote another novel and only emerged from seclusion to scowl at those trying to get a glimpse into his life. Despite it all, he was still highly regarded as an author, a true testament to the incredible influence of The Catcher in the Rye.

A great article on his life: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1957492,00.html