Europe Edition‘Day of the Jackal’ Author Frederick Forsyth Dies at 86
- Frederick Forsyth, the best-selling author of The Day of the Jackal, passed away peacefully at his residence with his family nearby at the age of 86 in June 2025.
- Forsyth began as one of the youngest RAF pilots before becoming an investigative journalist and foreign correspondent using his fluency in German, French, and Russian.
- He authored over 25 novels inspired by true events, with his debut and best-known work, The Day of the Jackal, released in 1972 and later adapted into both movies and a recent television series.
- Jonathan Lloyd, his literary agent, expressed deep sorrow at the loss of one of the foremost thriller authors worldwide and noted an upcoming BBC1 documentary about his life titled In My Own Words.
- Forsyth's death marks the loss of a prolific thriller writer whose 75 million book sales and worldwide fanbase ensure his works will endure beyond his lifetime.
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