Jay Anson
Jay Anson was an American author best known for writing The Amityville Horror, which became a bestseller and sparked controversy over its claim of being a true story.
Born in 1921, Anson began his career as a copy boy and later worked in advertising and publicity.
He authored over 500 documentary scripts for television before writing The Amityville Horror, based on the reported experiences of the Lutz family.
The book's success led to a film adaptation and a follow-up novel, 666.
Anson's work on The Amityville Horror involved adapting and expanding upon the Lutzes' original claims.
He passed away in 1980, leaving behind a lasting impact on the horror genre.
