Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel dies aged 70
Dame Hilary Mantel has died at the age of 70. The acclaimed author - who was best known for her 'Wolf Hall' book series - passed away "suddenly yet peacefully" on Thursday (22.09.22). A statement from her literary agents and publisher read: "It is with great sadness that A.M. Heath and HarperCollins announce that best-selling author Dame Hilary Mantel DBE died suddenly yet peacefully yesterday, surrounded by close family and friends, aged 70. "Hilary Mantel was one of the greatest English novelists of this century and her beloved works are considered modern classics. "She will be greatly misse...