Bestselling British author Francis dies
Prolific British author Dick Francis, a former jockey whose thrillers rode high in bestselling lists for decades, has died at the age of 89.
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Dick Francis, British Jockey and Thriller Writer, Dies at 89
New York Times Dick Francis, whose notable but blighted career as a champion steeplechase jockey for the British royal family was eclipsed by a second, more brilliant career as a popular thriller writer, died on Sunday in the Cayman Islands, … UK novelist and former jockey Dick Francis dies Author Dick Francis dies aged 89 Dick Francis, thriller writer and ex-jockey, dies |
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Dick Francis, thriller writer and ex-jockey, dies
The Associated Press LONDON — Dick Francis, the best-selling British thriller writer and former champion jockey, died on Sunday in his home in the Cayman Islands. He was 89. A successful steeplechase jockey, Francis turned to writing after he retired from racing in 1957. … Crime writer and former jockey Dick Francis dies Author Dick Francis dies aged 89 Author, former champion jockey Francis dead at age 89 |