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 → Barbara Frischmuth 1941 – 2025 Authors and Writers Rolf Hochhuth 1931 – 2020 Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin American journalist Charles W. Misner 1932 – 2023 Burial place unknown Authors and Writers Philip Kerr 1956 – 2018 Authors and Writers