Home / Authors and Writers / Derek Walcott Derek Walcott 1930 – 2017 Authors and Writers Authors and Writers, Director, Poet Biography Derek Walcott was a Saint Lucia poet, playwright, and writer (1930–2017). Born January 23, 1930 in Castries. Died March 17, 2017 in Cap Estate. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More authors and writers → Ernst Lothar 1890 – 1974 Vienna Central Cemetery, Kaiserebersdorf, Austria Authors and Writers Iain Banks 1954 – 2013 Authors and Writers David Brion Davis 1927 – 2019 Authors and Writers Paschal Beverly Randolph 1825 – 1875 Authors and Writers