Renowned author, Robert James dies at 77

Famous author, Robert James Waller, best known for the romantic novel "The Bridges of Madison County," has died. 

He passed away in Texas either Thursday or Friday. According to his literary agency, Waller died at the age of 77 a few days back after battling a strange  illness. In his lifetime, he wrote several books but "Bridges of Madison County" was his most popular, spending over 3 years on the New York Times bestseller list.

The novel was later turned into a Clint Eastwood-directed film starring Meryl Streep that grossed millions and earned Meryl her 10th Oscar nomination. Some of other Waller's notable works include "Puerto Vallarta Squeeze", 'A Thousand Country Roads' and "Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend."