Lifestyle News 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' writer Robert M. Pirsig dead at 88 04/25/2017 Renowned author Robert M. Pirsig, who penned the classic "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," has died at the age of 88. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: