About Nelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille (August 23, 1943 – September 17, 2024) was an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The General's Daughter. DeMille also wrote under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay, and Brad Matthews. == Biography == DeMille was born in Jamaica, NY on August 23, 1943, to Huron DeMille (1916–1992) and Antonia aka Molly Panzera (1919–1999). Huron DeMille was born in Hagersville, Ontario, Canada and immigrated to the United States circa 1935. Nelson was predeceased by his three brothers; Clark (1950–1980), Dennis (1947–2018) and Lance (1957–2022). He moved as a child with his family to Elmont, Long Island where he and his brothers were raised. He attended Elmont Memorial High School where he played football and ran track. There is a street in Elmont named DEMILLE AVENUE after his father, a builder who helped develop Elmont in its early years. After spending three years at Hofstra University, he joined the Army and attended Officer Candidate School.
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