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Author and retired jockey Dick Francis dies

On Sunday February 14, racing lost one of its most colorful personalities when Dick Francis, retired steeplechase jockey and mystery writer, passed away at the age of 89 at his home in the Cayman Islands. His family said he “died of old age”.

Author and retired jockey Dick Francis dies originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 18:19:03.

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