Sincerely supported Ukraine: Nobel Prize laureate in literature has died.

Photo of the deceased Nobel Prize laureate in literature
Photo of the deceased Nobel Prize laureate in literature

Mario Vargas Llosa has died

Renowned Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize laureate in literature Mario Vargas Llosa has died at the age of 89. His son Alvaro announced this on the social network X. Llosa visited Ukraine in 2014, where he met with Ukrainian students.

The confirmation of the writer's death was given by his lawyer and close friend Enrique Gersí, who noted that Vargas Llosa spent his last day surrounded by family. He described this day as happy and full of pleasant moments. Vargas Llosa is a recognized writer of Latin American prose, alongside other great names such as Julio Cortázar, Jorge Luis Borges, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. He wrote many books, including 'The Time of the Hero,' 'Captain Pantoja and the Special Services,' 'The Bad Girl,' and 'The Celtic Dream.' In 2010, Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his works depicting the structure of power and various aspects of people's struggles for freedom.

In 2014, Mario Vargas Llosa visited Ukraine, where he had meetings with students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. He expressed his support for the civil movement in the fight for freedom and noted that Ukraine performed a heroic feat, setting an example for the whole world.

Analyzing the material, one can say that Mario Vargas Llosa will remain in history as an outstanding Latin American writer who, through his works, was able to make people think about issues of power and freedom. He had a significant impact on literature, and his visit to Ukraine underscored his interest in the events occurring in the country.


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