Scott Young (writer)

Scott Young
Born	(1918-04-14)April 14, 1918 Cypress River, Manitoba
Died	June 12, 2005(2005-06-12) (aged 87) Kingston, Ontario
Occupation(s)	Journalist, sportswriter, author, broadcaster
Children	Neil Young Astrid Young

Scott Alexander Young (April 14, 1918 – June 12, 2005) was a Canadian journalist, sportswriter, and novelist. He was the father of musicians Neil Young and Astrid Young.^[1] Over his career, Young wrote 45 books, including novels and non-fiction for adult and youth audiences.