Greavesy's thread claims another. John Le Carre, 89 yrs old died of complications related to pneumonia. Although best known as the creator of "George Smiley" he was an incredible writer who wrote a significant number of brilliant novels mostly derived from his own somewhat turbulent life, his dad was an accomplished co man and he himself was a "spy" for MI5. Have read all his books at least once, can't believe that's it.

RIP JLC.