Cold War author John le Carre dies aged 89

David Cornwell, better known as John le Carre (Matt Crossick/PA)

Cold War espionage author David Cornwell, known by his pen name John le Carre, has died aged 89 after a battle with pneumonia.

Among his 25 novels were acclaimed best-sellers including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, and The Night Manager.