Sadly, no, he is not. He passed away on Feb 23, 1995.RIP James Herriot.
James Herriot was a veterinary surgeon and a writer who lived in Thirsk, South Yorkshire. His real name was James Alfred Wight. He was known famously for writing his semi-autobiographical stories...
He was born on October 3,1916 in Sunderland, county tyne and Werr, England.
James Herriot was born on October 3, 1916.
78 years, 4 months and 20 days old