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In what year did Hammett pass away?

  • 1961

  • 1950

  • 1972

  • 1985

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Dashiell Hammett, renowned for his contributions to detective fiction, passed away in 1961. Remembered as one of the masters of the hard-boiled detective genre, Hammett's legacy includes influential works such as "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man." His impact on the literary world continues to be celebrated by readers and writers alike.
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