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Richard Matheson was an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres.

He was born in Allendale, New Jersey, on February 20, 1926.

His first novel, I Am Legend, was published in 1954 and has been adapted into several films, including The Last Man on Earth (1964), The Omega Man (1971), and I Am Legend (2007).

Matheson also wrote the screenplays for many classic films, including The Twilight Zone episode "Duel" (1971), which was directed by Steven Spielberg, and the film The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

He was a prolific writer, publishing over 100 novels, short stories, and screenplays.

Matheson died on June 23, 2013, at the age of 87.

He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of science fiction and horror literature.