Frederick Forsyth, the acclaimed author known for his thrilling and meticulously researched novels, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness. His significant works, such as 'The Day of the Jackal' and 'The Odessa File,' represent a transformative impact on the thriller genre, selling over 75 million copies globally. Forsyth's experiences as a journalist and with MI6 informed his writing, earning him prestigious awards like the CBE and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger. His career began in the tumultuous 1961 Paris and spanned various global events, deepening his storytelling prowess.
Forsyth brought a reporter's eye to his fiction, transforming the thriller genre with a series of novels that combined meticulous research with firecracker plots.
The author recalled getting the inside track on the security operation from De Gaulle's bodyguards, planting the seed for his international bestseller.
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