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Dorothy Heyward (née Kuhns; June 6, 1890 – November 19, 1961) was an American playwright.
In addition to several works of her own, she co-authored the play Porgy (1927) with her husband DuBose Heyward, adapting it from his novel by the same name. Their work is now known best in its adaptation as the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), with music by George Gershwin.
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Birthday1890-06-06
Deathday1961-11-19 (71 years old)
Birth NameDorothy Hartzell Kuhns
SpouseDuBose Heyward
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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