News alert ...

... 'Catcher in the Rye' Author J.D. Salinger Dies.

Here, from Dave, is the NYT obit: J. D. Salinger, Enigmatic Author, Dies at 91.

Here is the Times (of London) obit: J. D. Salinger: Author of The Catcher in the Rye.

Here's Terry Teachout: J.D. Salinger, R.I.P.