Allen Carr

Allen Carr was a British author best known for his books on quitting smoking and overcoming other addictions.

Born in London in 1934, Carr worked as an accountant before becoming a writer.

He was a heavy smoker for 33 years, consuming up to 100 cigarettes a day.

After numerous failed attempts to quit, Carr developed his own method, which he claimed allowed him to stop smoking easily.

He wrote his first book, "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking," in 1985, which became an international bestseller.

Carr went on to write over 20 books on various addictions and psychological issues, helping millions of people worldwide.

He died in 2006 at the age of 72.