Len Deighton dies aged 97: Famous spy author who wrote The Ipcress File passes away

The writer’s career spanned almost half a century, with his first novel The Ipcress File being turned into a BAFTA-award winning film

Mar 17, 2026 - 09:01

Len Deighton dies aged 97: Famous spy author who wrote The Ipcress File passes away

The writer’s career spanned almost half a century, with his first novel The Ipcress File being turned into a BAFTA-award winning film

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