FREDERICK Forsyth, the author of The Day of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness, his literary agents Curtis Brown said. The best-selling author was surrounded by his family as he died at home on Monday morning, the firm added. 6 Frederick Forsyth died at home after a brief illness Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 6 Forsyth made his name with thrillers such as The Odessa File Credit: Getty 6 The author wrote over 25 books Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun His novel The Day of the Jackal was so popular it...