Died the author of “Bridges of Madison County” Robert James Waller
In the us state of Texas has died the author of the bestseller “the Bridges of Madison County” Robert James Waller. On Friday, March 10, the Associated Press reports.
The writer was 77 years old. He died at his home in FREDERICKSBURG after a long battle with multiple myeloma — a type of cancer.
The novel “the Bridges of Madison County” was written in 1992.
Waller wrote a book in 11 days and she is three years rested on the top of the best seller list The New York Times.
The book was translated into 40 languages, and worldwide have sold over 12 million copies.
In 1995 Director Clint Eastwood has created a film adaptation of the novel and performed in the film starring role with Meryl Streep. The film received a nomination for “Oscar” in the category “best actress” and two nominations for “Golden globe”.
Among other literary works of Waller — novels Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend, “the Massacre in Puerto Vallarta” and a collection of Just Beyond the Firelight.