Jay Cronley, a renowned American newspaper columnist, was born on November 9, 1943, and passed away on February 26, 2017. During his illustrious career, Cronley penned numerous works of humorous fiction, including the novels Fall Guy, Good Vibes, Quick Change, and Funny Farm.
As a celebrated author, Cronley's literary works were adapted into feature films, with Good Vibes being transformed into the 1989 comedy Let It Ride, starring Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen, Richard Edson, Jennifer Tilly, and Teri Garr. Quick Change, a novel, was adapted into two film versions: the 1985 Hold-Up, directed by Alexandre Arcady, set in Montreal, and the 1990 version, starring Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Randy Quaid, set in New York City. Additionally, George Roy Hill directed the 1988 adaptation of Funny Farm.
Cronley's writing repertoire extended beyond fiction, as he contributed articles about horse racing for ESPN. His writing style was praised by Kirkus Reviews, who described Walking Papers as "clever and entertaining caper" and "a little thin, but ingenious and occasionally even original."
Sadly, Jay Cronley passed away on February 26, 2017, at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to natural causes.
