Leon Uris, a longtime Aspen resident whose panoramic novels depicted determined individuals caught in the grips of history, died at his New York home Saturday of natural causes. He was 78. The New ...

URIS, LEON Leon Uris, 78, well known for his history-based novels, passed away in his home on Shelter Island, New York, on Saturday, June 21. Mr. Uris is survived by his sister Esther (Essie) Kofsky ...