Hindustan Times | Ragtime author EL Doctorow dies at age 84 Hindustan Times EL Doctorow is known for his novels grounded in American history including Billy Bathgate and Ragtime. The author died on Tuesday. (AP photo). Share. EL Doctorow, a leading figure in contemporary American literature whose works include Ragtime, Billy ... EL Doctorow, author of 'Ragtime,' dies in New York at 84 Author EL Doctorow dies in New York aged 84 EL Doctorow, author of Ragtime, dies |