Legend of the Polittriller: Frederick Forsyth died at the age of 86

Legend of the Polittriller: Frederick Forsyth died at the age of 86

Dresden, Deutschland - The British bestselling author and journalist Frederick Forsyth died on June 9, 2025 at the age of 86. The sad news was sent by his agent Jonathan Lloyd. Forsyth died after a short illness in his family, and his death leaves a gap in the world of literature.

Forsyth, born in 1938 in Ashford, English, gained worldwide awareness from his poly thrillers, who deal with power games, intrigue and the machinations of governments and secret services. His best -known works include "the Schakal", "The Odessa file" and "The Dogs of War". In particular, "The Schakal", which deals with an assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle, has been filmed several times, including an action film with Bruce Willis in the 1990s, which is loosely based on Forsyths. According to Merkur he is said to have written "the jackal" in just 35 days.

a multi -layered career

Before Forsyth came to write, he worked as a foreign correspondent for over two decades, including for the BBC in Nigeria and in the GDR. His journalistic experiences often incorporated into his novels and give his stories authenticity and depth. In his memoirs published in 2015, Forsyth admitted that he had temporarily worked for the British secret service Mi6, which had him immersed in the world of secret service.

A remarkable moment in his life story happened when he traveled to the GDR as a tourist. During this visit, he received secret documents on a museum stand in Dresden, which underlines his connection to the secret services. In an interview, Forsyth expressed that he was very lucky in his life, both in his career and in his family.

a legacy in numbers

overall published forsyth over 20 novels that have been sold over 70 million times worldwide, which shows its popularity and influence on the genre of the poly thriller. Analysts and readers appreciate his works for the exciting representation of intelligence operations and thus promise an insight into the dark side of power. Current bestsellers in the area of ​​polittriller reflect similar topics such as the new publication "The Nile Hilton Affair", which is available as a video-on-demand and is currently very popular on Amazon.de to meet the trends of the genre, as is documented on Books Wiki.

The loss of Frederick Forsyth is a bitter blow for all literary fans. His stories will continue to provide society and inspire generations of readers, while they put their unforgettable heroines a monument. A life that was a small part of our big story has now come to an end.