 In Shi's obituary, it was reported that Shi Du Du was living in Paris and believed by Boursicot to have a family with three sons.Boursicot cooperated fully with reporter Joyce Wadler, who was seeking information for her book on the espionage case and affair, "Liaison", granting her lengthy interviews about deeply personal subjects as well as access to all records and his closest family members.He is frequently quoted in the book.