Clifford Irving

Clifford Irving

Clifford Michael Irving (born November 5, 1930) is an American investigative reporter and writer. He is known for a fake "autobiography" of ] in the early 1970s. After Hughes denounced him and sued McGraw-Hill, the publisher, Irving confessed the hoax and was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, serving 17 months.

Read more about Clifford Irving:  Early Life and Writing Career, Books, Film, Bibliography, Works About The Hughes Affair

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