Monday 5 October 2015

Henning Mankell, author of acclaimed Kurt Wallander crime series, dies at 67


We are sad to report that Swedish author Henning Mankell, known for his best-selling crime novel series about Kurt Wallander, has passed away this past weekend at the age of 67.

Mankell`s crime series featuring policeman Kurt Wallander sold more than 40 million books and was turned into a TV drama starring Sir Kenneth Branagh. He also wrote dozens of plays, novels, children`s books and screenplays. Mankell died of cancer. More here: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34442252

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