Dick Francis Dies

Dick Francis, 89, a champion jockey for the British royal family who turned to writing crime fiction and helped launch an immensely popular sub-genre of mysteries set in the horse-racing world, died Feb. 14 at a home he kept in the Cayman Islands. No cause of death was reported, but he had prostate cancer diagnosed in the mid-1990s.

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After he was widowed, Mr. Francis did not write for some time. Recently he began releasing titles co-authored with his son Felix. Their latest book, "Even Money," came out in September. Their next, "Crossfire," is scheduled to be released later this year.

In addition to Felix, survivors include another son, Merrick.

Rest In Peace, Dick.