Acclaimed historical fiction writer Wilbur Smith, who penned 49 bestselling novels over his career, has died at age 88
The acclaimed novelist Wilbur Smith has died aged 88, according to a statement from the author's official website.
The cause of his death was not confirmed."Global bestselling author Wilbur Smith died unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home after a morning of reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side," the statement said. Born in Zambia in 1933, Smith was the son of sheet-metal worker Herbert Smith and mother, Elfreda, acording to the website. When he was 18 months he was diagnosed with cerebral malaria, but recovered.
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