The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies at 72

Novel by writer, who lived in Devon until fatal heart attack, was made into a film starring Robert Redford

Nicholas Evans, the bestselling author of The Horse Whisperer, has died at the age of 72.

In a statement, United Agents said the much-loved" writer had died following a heart attack on Tuesday. He lived a full and happy life, in his home on the banks of the River Dart in Devon," it added.