'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
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Frederick Forsyth, author of "The Day of the Jackal", has died at the age of 86. He was also known for his work on other books, such as "The Odessa File", which is reportedly being adapted into a tv series. Forsyth was also reportedly a former spy, although the specifics of his background are not detailed in the available information.
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