A former Chronicle journalist who went on to write the famous novel The Horse Whisperer has sadly died following a heart attack aged 72.
Nick Evans joined the Chronicle and Journal in the 1970s before going on to write his bestselling book, The Horse Whisperer, in 1995. The novel was later made into a film starring Robert Redford and Scarlett Johansson.
Robert Redford also produced and directed the film and is understood to have called Nick personally to secure the film rights.
