In 2006, Mantel received a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Dame Hilary Mental, author of 'Wolf Hall', died 'suddenly yet peacefully' surrounded by close family and friends aged 70, publishers HarperCollins has announced. PA
Mantel at a signing for her book 'The Mirror and the Light' at Waterstones Piccadilly, London, in March 2020. Getty Images
'The Mirror and the Light' is the final part of her 'Wolf Hall' trilogy. Getty Images
She was made a dame for services to literature at Buckingham Palace, London, in February 2015. Getty Images
'Wolf Hall', first published in 2009, and its sequel 'Bring Up the Bodies' were turned into a stage production in May 2014. PA
Mantel's novel 'Bring Up the Bodies' won the Costa Book of the Year Award in 2012. AP
She collected the honour at an awards ceremony at The Guildhall, London, in October 2012. Getty Images
Mantel (centre) with fellow Man Booker Prize shortlisted authors, Tan Twan Eng, Deborah Levy, Will Self, Alison Moore and Jeet Thayil at a photocall in October 2012. AP Photo
Mantel won the Man Booker Prize for 'Wolf Hall'. AP
In 2006, Mantel received a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Dame Hilary Mental, author of 'Wolf Hall', died 'suddenly yet peacefully' surrounded by close family and friends aged 70, publishers HarperCollins has announced. PA
Mantel at a signing for her book 'The Mirror and the Light' at Waterstones Piccadilly, London, in March 2020. Getty Images
'The Mirror and the Light' is the final part of her 'Wolf Hall' trilogy. Getty Images
She was made a dame for services to literature at Buckingham Palace, London, in February 2015. Getty Images
'Wolf Hall', first published in 2009, and its sequel 'Bring Up the Bodies' were turned into a stage production in May 2014. PA
Mantel's novel 'Bring Up the Bodies' won the Costa Book of the Year Award in 2012. AP
She collected the honour at an awards ceremony at The Guildhall, London, in October 2012. Getty Images
Mantel (centre) with fellow Man Booker Prize shortlisted authors, Tan Twan Eng, Deborah Levy, Will Self, Alison Moore and Jeet Thayil at a photocall in October 2012. AP Photo
Mantel won the Man Booker Prize for 'Wolf Hall'. AP
In 2006, Mantel received a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. PA
