British writer A.S. Byatt, author of the novel 'Possession,' dies at 87

Byatt’s publisher, Chatto & Windus, said on Friday that the author died 'peacefully at home surrounded by close family.' Photo: AP

Author A.S. Byatt, whose books include the Booker Prize-winning novel Possession, has died at the age of 87.

Byatt’s publisher, Chatto & Windus, said on Friday that the author died "peacefully at home surrounded by close family.”