Ken Kesey 1935-2001

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An Oregon-raised author and counterculture icon who bridged the Beat Generation and the hippie movement. He is best known for his acclaimed Oregon-based novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1935 to 2001
• Born: Jan 1, 1935, La Junta, CO
• Died: Jan 1, 2001, Eugene, OR

 

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Last updated: 2026-10-07