Legendary author Wilbur Smith passes away

Renowned writer Wilbur Smith (88) passed away at his home in South Africa.

During his decades-long career as a writer, Smith authored 49 novels and sold over 140 million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages. In 1964, the author published his first novel, “When the Lion Feeds,” which narrates the tale of a young man growing up on a South African cattle ranch.