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The death of 89-year-old spy author David Cornwell, better known by his pseudonym John le Carré, has been announced.
A statement from his agent said he passed away in Cornwall, England on Saturday after a brief illness.
A best-seller for six decades, his books include The Spy Who Came from the Cold and the Spy Tinker Tailor Soldier.
He is survived by his wife Jane and their four children.
A statement shared on behalf of the author’s family read: “It is with great sadness that we must confirm that David Cornwell – John le Carré – passed away from pneumonia last Saturday night after a short battle with the disease.
“David is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Jane, and his sons Nicholas, Timothy, Stephen and Simon. We all deeply mourn his passing.
“Our thanks to the wonderful NHS team at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro for the care and compassion they showed him during his stay. We know they share our sadness.”
His literary agent Jonny Geller of Curtis Brown said in a statement: “His resemblance will never be seen again, and all book lovers, all interested in the human condition, will feel his loss.”
Born in 1931, Cornwell was educated at the universities of Bern, Switzerland and Oxford, before embarking on his covert intelligence career, according to Curtis Brown.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, published in 1963, earned him worldwide acclaim and he left the service to dedicate himself to writing full time.
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