The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and
The Night Manager, le Carre was praised for bringing a degree of accuracy to his novels thanks to his former experience as a spy with British intelligence agency MI6. Many of his books were subsequently adapted for film and TV, winning him a new generation of admirers.
After the news of his death was revealed, many have taken social media to share their thoughts and express what le Carre s work meant to them. Here s a round up of some of the best tributes to the acclaimed author.
Gary Oldman
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