Mrs Hilary Mantell has been hailed as “one of the greatest writers of our time” following the news of her passing at the age of 70.
The British author is best known for his Wolf Hall trilogy about the life of Thomas Cromwell, which brought him international acclaim and won two Booker Prizes.
Her publisher, HarperCollins, said in a statement that she had died “suddenly but peacefully” surrounded by close family and friends, after which prominent British authors and literary institutions expressed their condolences.
HarperCollins adds: She will miss her greatly. “
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling paid tribute to the late author on Twitter, stating, “We have lost a genius.”
Bernardine Evaristo, president of the Royal Society of Literature, said he was “deeply disappointed” by the news, adding: “We are very fortunate to have such great talent among us.” He said he felt
The Booker Prize-winning author added in a Twitter post: RIP #HilaryMantel.
Mrs. Hillary won the Booker Prize for her 2009 novel Wolf Hall and again in 2012 for her sequel Bring Up The Bodies.
She concluded her Wolf Hall trilogy with The Mirror & The Light in 2020, which received critical acclaim and won Wolf Hall’s first-ever Walter Scott Award for historical fiction.
This trilogy about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell at the court of Henry VIII has been translated into 41 languages ​​and has sold over five million copies worldwide.
It was later adapted for stage and screen, and the BBC developed the story into a television series, first broadcast on BBC Two in 2015, starring Thurmar Cylance as Cromwell.
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The series was a huge success and won a string of awards including three Bafta Awards and a Golden Globe.
The Royal Shakespeare Company staged its first two books in 2013, and will be in London in 2021.
Miles, who co-wrote the third film with Dame Hillary, said in a statement to PA news agency: A good friend and close colleague.
“I am so honored to have known her and to have contributed in some small way to the work of one of the greatest writers of our time.
“I will dearly miss her kindness, humor and gentle tenacity. Her undisputed genius of words remains a small consolation for this tragic loss.
Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “It is impossible to overstate the importance of Hilary Mantell’s literary legacy.”
She added: rest in peace. “
Bill Hamilton, Dame Hillary’s agent at the literary agency AM Heath, said it was a “supreme privilege” to work with her.
he said:
“She will be remembered for her tremendous generosity to other emerging authors, her ability to impress live audiences, and the vast body of journalism and criticism that produced the best commentary on issues and books.
We will miss her immeasurably, but as a shining light to writers and readers, she left an extraordinary legacy.Bill Hamilton, AM Heath Literary Agency
“Emails from Hillary were peppered with bonfires and jokes as she gleefully observed the world, pounced on the lazy and the dumb, and nailed cruelty and bigotry.
“There was always a slight aura of otherworldliness in her when she saw or felt things we normal humans overlooked, but when she recognized the need for confrontation, she fearlessly went into battle. I participated.
“And all of it against the backdrop of chronic health issues that she has dealt with very stoically.
“We will miss her immeasurably, but as a shining light to writers and readers, she left an extraordinary legacy. Condolences to her beloved husband Gerald, family and friends.” represents.”
The Booker Prize tweeted that it was “deeply saddened” to hear of the late author’s death and sent “deepest condolences” to her family, friends and colleagues.
The author’s longtime editor, Nicholas Pearson, said the news of Dame Hillary’s death was “devastating” to everyone who knew and worked with her, saying that her “relationship with the world A unique point of view” was praised.
Pearson adds: She was a pleasure to work with…
“It’s excruciating not to have any more of her words. What we have is a body of work that will be read for generations. We have to be grateful for that. I will miss her and my thoughts are with her husband, Gerald.”
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Dame Hilary Mantel became CBE in 2006 and Dame in 2014 (Philip Toscano/PA)
Dame Hilary has also published many other novels and collections of short stories over the years, including the 2003 “Every Day Is Mother’s Day” series and the memoir “Giving Up The Ghost.”
In 1990, the author was elected a Fellow of the Royal Literary Society, a CBE in 2006 and a Woman in 2014.
She separated from her husband, geologist Gerald McEwen, whom she married on September 23, 1972.
