The literary world is mourning the death ofNicholas Evans, author of “The Horse Whisperer.”
Evans had previously survived accidentally eating poisonous mushrooms and subsequently undergoing a kidney transplant.
“He will be greatly missed, but his words will live on for years to come.”
Nicholas Evans ultimately scooped up $3.15 million for it.
Selling the movie rights earned him a further $3 million an unprecedented sum for a first novel.
Evans' beloved book has gone on to sell over 15 million copies (perAP News).
Robert Redford directed and starred in the movie adaptation of the story, released in 1998 (perIMDb).
The film also starred Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill, and a youngScarlett Johansson.
Amusical adaptationof “The Horse Whisperer” was in the works at the time of Evans' death.
“I think that I have beenamazinglylucky.”
