Doris Lessing dies at 94

Nobel-prize winning author Doris Lessing died today at the age of 94. Lessing had an impressive collection of literary awards. At 87, she was the oldest winner of the Nobel prize. She welcomed the news with a simple "Oh, Christ", as seen below. "I've won all the prizes in Europe, every bloody one, so I'm delighted to win them all. It's a royal flush." 

Best known for 'The Golden Notebook' (1962), she said this about what is considered her masterpiece:

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For an interesting video on her life and work, visit this BBC page.