László Jávor (May 4, 1903 – December 2, 1992) was a Hungarian poet and painter who wrote the poem that was the basis for the song "Gloomy Sunday", composed by Rezső Seress, later also notably recorded by Billie Holiday. He was born in Budapest and died in Cannes. References Javor, Laszlo 1903 births 1992 deaths 20th-century Hungarian poets 20th-century Hungarian male writers