John Jakes, the bestselling author of historical novels whose books ‘The Bastard’ and ‘North And South’ were adapted into highly rated TV movies and miniseries in the 1970s and ’80s, died Saturday at a hospice facility in Sarasota, Florida. He was 90
The trilogy was adapted into ABC’s successful trio of miniseries, beginning withHeaven and Hell: North And South Book IIIThe first two miniseries starred Patrick Swayze and James Read as best friends who found themselves fighting on opposite sides during the war. The large cast ofalso featured Lesley-Anne Down, Wendy Kilbourne, Kirstie Alley and Genie Francis. Most returned for the third installment, with the exception of Swayze.
Jakes was a member of the Authors Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and served on the Authors Guild Foundation. He also served on DePauw University’s Board of Trustees. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, the former Rachel Ann Payne of Danville, Illinois, whom he met at DePauw; children Andrea Jakes, Ellen Jakes Kelm, J. Michael Jakes, Victoria Jakes Montgomery and their spouses; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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