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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Charles Berlitz of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a well-known linguist and author of the book "The Bermuda Triangle, has died.
The Miami Herald reported Wednesday that he died last week at the age of 90 at University Hospital in Tamarac, Fla.
Berlitz was the grandson of Maximilian Berlitz, who founded the international chain of language schools.
Charles Berlitz was also considered a top linguist and spoke several languages.
He was head of publications for the Berlitz Co. in New York before retiring to Fort Lauderdale.
He also spent 13 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, mostly in intelligence.
He is the author of several books on the paranormal in addition to "The Bermuda Triangle," including "Without a Trace" and "The Roswell Incident."
The cause of death Thursday was not disclosed.
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