S.E. Hinton is still alive as of 2025. She is an American author best known for her young adult novels such as "The Outsiders." She currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband. Hinton continues to write, having explored new styles including screenwriting, but she largely keeps a private life and is not very public-facing. She enjoys activities such as reading and horseback riding and has been noted as an introvert who no longer makes public appearances.