[HIGHLIGHTS] Astrid Lindgren's personal secretary Kerstin Kvint is dead

Kerstin Kvint was Astrid Lindgren's personal secretary until her death in 2002. She was also a literary agent and wrote a book about her life.

She died at the age of 86 on Friday, according to Saltkråkan AB, a Swedish publishing house. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.