Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89 in Monroeville, Alabama. Local representative released statement confirming her death. Besides, her family also announced that she "died peacefully last night," but gave no further details.
Harper Lee gained fame worldwide for her famous book To Kill a Mockingbird, which is a Pulitzer Prizer winner and has become a classic of modern American Literature. Up to now, To Kill a Mockingbird has been sold for over 30 million copies internationally.
Harper Lee is one of rare authors achieving fame and success for her very first work and also the only work that she was well-known for. To Kill a Mockingbird was first published in 1960 and based on the author’s childhood. To Kill a Mockingbird is both a critic and commercial success.
The life of Harper Lee has always remained secrecy and private, which gives curiosity to literature lovers. Although local people knew little about her, they still paid great respect and admiration towards the late author.
