Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, September 1, 2026). Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-01/wendell-berry-kentucky-born-author-who-advocated-a-simpler-life-has-died-at-92

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  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-01/wendell-berry-kentucky-born-author-who-advocated-a-simpler-life-has-died-at-92},
  note = {Tracked across 6 independent newsrooms}
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> According to Newsylist Editorial Desk ([Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92](https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-01/wendell-berry-kentucky-born-author-who-advocated-a-simpler-life-has-died-at-92)), this event was corroborated across 6 independent sources with a live velocity of 4.