Scottish crime writer Peter May dies aged 74

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Sept, 16:54 · Archive

Scottish crime writer Peter May has died aged 74.

Peter May, a best-selling Scottish crime writer who sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, has died aged 74. His wife announced his passing. He had 40 years of experience in journalism, writing and television, with a career beginning in journalism in the 1970s.

How it is being reported

• Scottish crime writer Peter May hailed as ‘irreplaceable’ after death aged 74Evening Standard · 28 Sept, 16:34
• Scottish crime writer Peter May dies in France aged 74Metro · 28 Sept, 15:40

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