'Adrian Mole' author Sue Townsend dies
Novelist Sue Townsend, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books, has died, according to reports.
The 68-year-old died at home yesterday after a short illness, the BBC reported.
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SUBSCRIBENovelist Sue Townsend, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books, has died, according to reports.
The 68-year-old died at home yesterday after a short illness, the BBC reported.
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