'The Ipcress File' author Len Deighton dies at 97

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2026-03-17

London (PA Media/dpa) - British author Len Deighton, best known for his spy novels including "The Ipcress File," has died at the age of 97. His death was confirmed to the Press Association by his literary agent but no cause of death was given. "The Ipcress File" was Deighton's first and most famous novel and featured a nameless spy - later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the film starring Michael Caine in one of his most famo......

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