Author Dick Francis dies

Dick Francis, the champion jockey turned best-selling thriller writer, has died at the age of 89, his family said today.

Author Dick Francis dies

Dick Francis, the champion jockey turned best-selling thriller writer, has died at the age of 89, his family said today.

His son, Felix, said he was “devastated” as he paid tribute to his “extraordinary” father.

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