Frederick Forsyth, the renowned British author best known for his international bestseller The Day of the Jackal, has died at the age of 86. A master of the political thriller genre and a former spy for the UK's MI6, Forsyth passed away peacefully, according to a statement released by his family. Born in 1938, Forsyth’s literary career was defined by his meticulous research and insider knowledge of espionage and geopolitics. His debut novel The Day of the Jackal, published in 1971, became an instant classic, earning him global acclaim and later adapted into a successful film. Before becoming a novelist, Forsyth worked as a journalist and served as a Royal Air Force pilot. His real-life experience as a covert operative...