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John le Carré — Age & Birthday

Born: 19 October 1931 · Died: 12 December 2020 · Age at death: 89

How old was John le Carré when he died?

John le Carré died aged 89. He was born on 19 October 1931 and died on 12 December 2020.

British author of espionage thrillers including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Did you know?He drew on his real-life experiences working for both MI5 and MI6 to write his realistic spy thrillers.

David John Moore Cornwell (19 October 1931 – 12 December 2020), known by his pen name John le Carré ( lə-KARR-ay), was an English author. Many of his espionage novels have been adapted for film or television.

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Age at death: 89
Would be: 95
Years since death: 5

Born: October 19, 1931 · Poole, United Kingdom
Died: December 12, 2020
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Film

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Mother: Olive Moore Cornwell
Spouses: Ann Sharp, Jane Cornwell
Child: Nick Harkaway

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