Frederick Forsyth, Author of 'The Day of the Jackal,' Dies at 86
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Frederick Forsyth, renowned thriller author of books like The Day Of The Jackal and The Odessa File, has died at 86. A former RAF pilot and British intelligence officer, Forsyth's works drew on his real-life experiences and sold over 75 million copies worldwide. His legacy as a master of the thriller genre is celebrated globally.
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