Frederick Forsyth, Renowned Thriller Author and Spy, Dies at 86
Frederick Forsyth, a renowned thriller writer and former fighter pilot, journalist, and spy, known for his meticulously researched and fast-paced novels based on his own experiences, has died at 86. His works, including The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, often revealed real espionage tactics and involved extensive research, sometimes embarrassing authorities. Forsyth's career spanned journalism, espionage, and bestselling novels, and he was also a political pundit and broadcaster.