Novelist John le Carre has sadly died. The best-selling British spy writer's literacy agent shares with CNN that the writer has passed away due to pneumonia on Saturday, December 12 at the age of 89-years-old. On the news of his death Jonny Geller, CEO of literary agency The Curtis Brown Group said “I represented David for almost 15 years. I have lost a mentor, an inspiration and most importantly, a friend. We will not see his like again.”
Novelist Le Carré was born in the year 1931 and attended the universities of Bern and Oxford. He also served briefly in British Intelligence during the Cold War. One of his most famous works spanned some six decades and included "The Spy Who Came In Form the Cold," which was published in 1963 and made le Carré "the most famous spy writer in the world," Geller said. Authors took to social media to mourn le Carré.
Stephen King tweeted, "This terrible year has claimed a literary giant and a humanitarian spirit." Whereas British historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore tweeted he was "heartbroken" over le Carré's death, calling him a "titan of English literature" and many such great writers mourn on his death. John is survived by his wife Jane and their four sons. Our thoughts remain with John le Carre‘s loved ones during such a difficult time.
Also Read:-
List of stars to join the House of the Dragon Prequel series
Kim kardashian, Kanye West living separate lives but still together, Sources say