Mankell gained a reputation as one of the main
representatives of the so-called Nordic noir genre, exploring
the darker side of Sweden and providing a counterpoint to the
country's image as a relatively crime-free society.
"He passed away quietly last night in the wake of disease,"
publisher Leopard Forlag said on its website.
(This story adds first name in headline)
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom; Editing by Alistair Scrutton)
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