Age, Biography and Wiki
Terry Kay (Terry Winter Kay) was born on 10 February, 1938 in Royston, Georgia, U.S., is an American novelist (1938–2020). Discover Terry Kay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Terry Winter Kay |
| Occupation |
Novelist |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
10 February, 1938 |
| Birthday |
10 February |
| Birthplace |
Royston, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
12 December, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Georgia
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He is a member of famous novelist with the age 82 years old group.
Terry Kay Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Terry Kay height not available right now. We will update Terry Kay's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Terry Kay's Wife?
His wife is Tommie Duncan Kay
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Tommie Duncan Kay |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
Four |
Terry Kay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Terry Kay worth at the age of 82 years old? Terry Kay’s income source is mostly from being a successful novelist. He is from Georgia. We have estimated Terry Kay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
novelist |
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Timeline
Terry Winter Kay (February 10, 1938 – December 12, 2020) was an American author, whose novels examined life in the American South.
His most well-known book, To Dance with the White Dog, was made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.
Three of Kay's books became movies.
Born in Royston, Georgia to T.H. and Viola Winn Kay, Kay was the eleventh of twelve children.
He graduated from LaGrange College in 1959, majoring in social science.
After college he sold insurance, then found work as a copy boy and then writer for the Decatur-DeKalb News. He moved to the Atlanta Journal as a sports writer and film and theater critic.
In 1973 he left the Journal to work in advertising, and in 1977 he moved to work at Oglethorpe Power.
His experience of growing up on a rural farm without electricity formed the basis of The Year the Lights Came On, published in 1976.
Kay's second novel, After Eli, was published in 1981, winning the Georgia Writer's Association award for Author of the Year.
It was followed by Dark Thirty in 1984.
By the time he left in 1989 to devote his full time to writing, he had become Oglethorpe's vice president for public relations.
At the urging of his friend, writer Pat Conroy, he submitted a magazine article manuscript to Houghton-Mifflin that provided the concept for a novel.
Kay won a Southern Emmy Award in 1990 for his teleplay, Run Down the Rabbit. Kay's novel The Valley of Light won the 2004 Townsend Prize for Fiction.
The Southeastern Library Association named Kay Outstanding Author of the Year in 1991 for To Dance with the White Dog, based in part on his father's experiences after the death of Kay's mother.
The book was a bestseller, selling especially well in Japan, where 2 million copies sold.
It was followed by a 2002 Japanese version and a 2016 Japanese theatrical production.
To Dance with the White Dog was twice nominated for the American Booksellers Association Book of the Year award.
Kay received the 2006 Appalachian Heritage Writers Award.
Two more books, The Runaway and The Valley of Light, were adapted as movies.
Kay lived in Athens, Georgia with his wife Tommie Duncan Kay.
He died on December 12, 2020, of liver cancer.
