US Edition‘Day of the Jackal’ Author Frederick Forsyth Dies at 86
- Frederick Forsyth, a best-selling author known for The Day of the Jackal, died at home aged 86 surrounded by family on Monday morning.
- Forsyth began his career as a remarkably young RAF pilot before moving into journalism as a foreign correspondent and secretly working for MI6 for over two decades, eventually becoming a renowned author.
- He wrote more than 25 books inspired by his real-life experiences, with many adapted into films, including his debut novel published in 1972.
- His agent Jonathan Lloyd expressed sorrow over his loss, describing him as one of the preeminent thriller authors worldwide, and recalled recently watching a heartfelt documentary about his life together.
- Forsyth's death marks the loss of a significant literary figure, but his works, having sold over 75 million copies, will continue to influence thriller literature.
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Frederick Forsyth, author of thrillers made into movies like 'The Day of the Jackal,' dies at 86
Frederick Forsyth, a British author of thrillers who frequently made the bestseller lists, sold 70 million books and saw his novels “The Day of the Jackal,” “The Odessa File” and “The Dogs of War,” among others, adapted into films, died…
Frederick Forsyth turned his adventures into best-selling thrillers
FROM RAF pilot to journalist with romantic links to a Hollywood star, Frederick Forsyth loved to travel the world and get up to mischief. It is no wonder the dashing former MI6 agent used his adventures to help him write more than 25 books, selling 75million copies in a half-century long literary career. GettyFrederick Forsyth at his typewriter in the Seventies[/caption] Alamy1973 film The Day of the Jackal with Edward Fox[/caption] Frederick co…
The British author has sold tens of millions of books. He was a former spy and wrote thrillers.
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