98-year-old influential figure Noel E. Parmentel Jr., known for mentoring Joan Didion and Norman Mailer, passed away.

Noel E. Parmentel Jr., a prominent 98-year-old essayist, filmmaker, and influential figure in New York's literary and political circles, has died. Known for his satirical commentary and mentorship of writers like Joan Didion and Norman Mailer, Parmentel played a key role in advancing their careers. He was involved in Mailer's 1969 mayoral campaign but never completed a full-length book. Parmentel passed away at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut.

September 04, 2024
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