US crime writer Elmore Leonard, author of such books as Get Shorty, Maximum Bob and Out of Sight, is in hospital in Detroit following a stroke.
Gregg Sutter, the author's researcher, said the stroke happened last week, adding Leonard was "better every day".
"He's a fighter," said Mr Sutter of the 87-year-old, saying the author's family was "guardedly optimistic".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23599707I hadn't realised he was that age. Hope he recovers well.