The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

The best-selling author was surrounded by his family as he died at home
The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86 (Ian West/PA)

The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86, following a brief illness, his literary agents said.

The best-selling author was surrounded by his family as he died at home on Monday morning, Curtis Brown added.

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