Spy Novelist John Le Carré Dies At 89
The bestselling author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy died Saturday at age 89; his work was informed by his own years as a spy during the Cold War.
by Petra Mayer
Dec 13, 2020
3 minutes
John le Carré, the British spy novelist behind dozens of works including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, has died at 89 in Cornwall, England.
Le Carré, who was born David Cornwell, died of pneumonia on the evening of Dec. 12, according to a statement from his publisher.
"John le Carré was an undisputed giant of English literature. He defined the Cold War era and fearlessly spoke truth to power
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