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British spy-turned novelist John le Carre dies at 89 

by Anadolu Agency

ANKARA Dec 14, 2020 - 3:40 pm GMT+3
Author John Le Carre poses for a photo at his home in London, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP PHOTO)
Author John Le Carre poses for a photo at his home in London, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP PHOTO)
by Anadolu Agency Dec 14, 2020 3:40 pm

British novelist and former spy John le Carre has died from pneumonia at the age of 89, his literary agent said Monday.

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away after a short illness (not COVID-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, Dec. 12, 2020," Jonny Geller said in a statement.

"We have lost a great figure of English literature, a man of great wit, kindness, humor and intelligence. I have lost a friend, a mentor and an inspiration," he added.

Born David Cornwell in 1931, Le Carre worked for British intelligence services MI5 and MI6 during the '50s and '60s.

Among Le Carre's famous works are "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1963), "The Looking Glass War" (1965), "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (1974), "Smiley's People" (1979), "The Little Drummer Girl" (1983), "The Night Manager" (1993), "The Tailor of Panama" (1996), "The Constant Gardener" (2001), "A Most Wanted Man" (2008) and "Our Kind of Traitor" (2010).

The current Chief of MI6, Richard Moore, also paid tribute to Le Carre on Twitter. "Very sad to hear the news about #JohnLeCarre. A giant of literature who left his mark on #MI6 through his evocative & brilliant novels. My thoughts are with his family, friends & fans. Condolences from all at the #RiverHouse. #RIP #DavidCornwell."

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