Nicholas Evans (1950–2022), “The Horse Whisperer” author  

Nicholas Evans was a British author who wrote the bestselling novel “The Horse Whisperer.” 

• Died: Tuesday, August 9, 2022. (Who else died on August 9?) 
• Details of death: Died after a heart attack at the age of 72.   
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The Horse Whisperer   

Nicholas Evans worked as a newspaper reporter and television screenwriter. His debut novel “The Horse Whisperer” was released in 1995 and became a bestseller, selling millions of copies. The book was adapted by Robert Redford into a popular movie in 1998 which he directed and starred in along with Scarlett Johannson. “The Horse Whisperer” tells the story of a trainer who helps an injured teenager and her horse regain their health. Evans other books include “The Brave,” "The Loop" and “The Smoke Jumper.”  

Tributes to Nicholas Evans  

Full Obituary: The Hollywood Reporter

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