Ruth Rendell
Known For: Writing
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: February 17, 1930
Day of Death: May 2, 2015 (85 years old)
Place of Birth: South Woodford, Essex, England, UK
Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE was an English author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries. Rendell is best known for creating Chief Inspector Wexford.