She was 85.
The bestselling British crime writer Ruth Rendell has died aged 85, her publisher has confirmed.
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She was best known for her character Chief Inspector Wexford, the star of a series of police stories, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, which was adapted for television.
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The series appeared on ITV and starred George Baker.
Her gripping psychological thrillers, including The Lake of Darkness and The Crocodile Bird made her one of Britain's most popular crime novelists. Her latest novel, Dark Corners, was published earlier this year.
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Crime Author Ruth Rendell Has Died