The Zambian-born writer published 49 books and sold more than 140 million copies worldwide
“The undisputed and inimitable master of adventure writing, Wilbur Smith’s novels have gripped readers for over half a century, selling over 140 million copies worldwide in more than thirty languages.”Photograph: Collect / Graeme Robertson/Graeme Robertson
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bestselling author Wilbur Smith dies at home, aged 88, with wife by his sideA statement published on the Wilbur Smith Books website said: 'Global bestselling author Wilbur Smith died unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home after a morning of reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side.'
Read more »
Legendary thriller writer Wilbur Smith dies at home aged 88Legendary thriller writer Wilbur Smith died this afternoon at his home in Cape Town while reading and writing beside his wife Niso.The 88-year-old author sold more than 140 million books since 1964.
Read more »
Bestselling author Wilbur Smith dies at home, aged 88, with wife by his sideA statement published on the Wilbur Smith Books website said: 'Global bestselling author Wilbur Smith died unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home after a morning of reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side.'
Read more »
Legendary thriller writer Wilbur Smith dies at home aged 88Legendary thriller writer Wilbur Smith died this afternoon at his home in Cape Town while reading and writing beside his wife Niso.The 88-year-old author sold more than 140 million books since 1964.
Read more »
Barbara Taylor Bradford: ‘My mother told me: “Keep your head down and don’t flirt at work”The author, aged 88, on her first job working with Keith Waterhouse, giving advice to Sean Connery and her 56-year marriage
Read more »
Ron Flowers: Former Wolves and England midfielder dies aged 87The former midfielder holds the record for being the first England player to score in the European Championship when he netted against France in the 1962 qualifier.
Read more »