Farewell Luis Sepúlveda. His lungs did not hold up, severely tested by the coronavirus. The Chilean writer died at the Oviedo Hospital
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himFarewell Luis Sepúlveda. His lungs did not hold up, severely tested by the coronavirus. The Chilean writer, screenwriter and director died with coronavirus at the Hospital of the Central University of Asturias (HUCA), where he had been hospitalized since February 29 in serious condition. His health had deteriorated in the past few weeks, his body not responding to treatments and antibiotics.
The last of the fighters was 71 years old. Author of many hits, including "The seagull and the cat", he was born in Ovalle in 1949, Not just a novelist: Sepulveda was a civil rights activist in his country, who had to leave after being incarcerated by part of the Augusto Pinochet regime. In favor of militant ecology, of the indigenous peoples of South America, against racism in Europe.
Condolences for the death of the exceptional Chilean novelist are coming from all over the world. The news has bounced on social networks in the last few hours, between denials and confirmations.
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It had already happened with the news of his coma, which turned out to be fake news.
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Unfortunately, however, it's all true now, even if we never wanted to. Sepulveda enriched world literature. We will continue to enjoy his work, but we will miss him.
May the earth be light to you. Thank you for teaching us to defend the environment and the rights of all.
Fly high, like "your" Gabianella ...
"It flies only who dares to do it".
font: the world
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