Author of the Inspector Morse books, Colin Dexter, has died at the age of 86.
Dexter, who was awarded an OBE in 2000, wrote 14 Morse novels, between 1975 and 1999, which were subsequently adapted for the long-running ITV series starring John Thaw and spawned spin-off shows Lewis and Endeavour.
Dexter made cameo appearances in almost every episode of Inspector Morse.
“With immense sadness, MacMillan announces the death of Colin Dexter who died peacefully at his home in Oxford this morning.” his publishing house said in a statement on Tuesday.