British Spy Novelist, John Le Carré Dies At 89

Best-selling British espionage writer, David Cornwell, better known by his pen name John le Carré, died Saturday at 89.

His literary agent and CEO, Curtis Brown Group, Jonny Geller, broke the news Sunday night.

“I represented David for almost 15 years. I have lost a mentor, an inspiration and most importantly, a friend,” said Geller.

“We will not see his like again.”

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In a statement, Le Carré’s family said that he died from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Jane, and four sons.

The late former spy wrote 26 books that have been published in over 50 countries and 40 languages, according to his official website.

Le Carré was born in 1931 and attended the universities of Bern and Oxford. He also served briefly in British Intelligence during the Cold War.

His most famous works spanned some six decades and included “The Spy Who Came In Form the Cold,” which was published in 1963 and made le Carré “the most famous spy writer in the world,” Geller said.

Le Carré also wrote “Tinker Tailor Solider Spy” and “A Most Wanted Man,” which were made into blockbuster movies.