Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell has died at the age of 67.
The author was best known for his series of novels featuring Inspector Kurt Wallander.
"Henning Mankell is dead. He died in his sleep early this morning in Göteborg. He was 67 years old," read a post on Mankell's official website.
"Henning Mankell was one of the great Swedish authors of our time, loved by readers in Sweden and all over the world. His work includes around forty novels and numerous plays.
"His books have sold more than forty million copies and are translated into more than forty languages. Solidarity with those in need run through his entire work and manifested itself in action until the very end."
Mankell is survived by his wife Eva Bergman and his son Jon Mankell.
The Wallander books were adapted into a TV drama starring Krister Henriksson in the title role.
A later English version,...
The author was best known for his series of novels featuring Inspector Kurt Wallander.
"Henning Mankell is dead. He died in his sleep early this morning in Göteborg. He was 67 years old," read a post on Mankell's official website.
"Henning Mankell was one of the great Swedish authors of our time, loved by readers in Sweden and all over the world. His work includes around forty novels and numerous plays.
"His books have sold more than forty million copies and are translated into more than forty languages. Solidarity with those in need run through his entire work and manifested itself in action until the very end."
Mankell is survived by his wife Eva Bergman and his son Jon Mankell.
The Wallander books were adapted into a TV drama starring Krister Henriksson in the title role.
A later English version,...
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
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