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John le Carre was an undisputed giant of English literature, Geller wrote in a statement.

He defined the Cold War era and fearlessly spoke truth to power in the decades that followed.
Le Carre then worked covertly for MI5 and eventually MI6.
Le Carre is survived by his wife, Jane, and his four sons.