Eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi dies
Eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away at a Kolkata nursing home today following prolonged illness, an attending doctor said. She was 90.
The Ramon Magsaysay winner is survived by her daughter-in-law and grandchild. Mahasweta Devi's son pre-deceased her two years ago, reports our Kolkata correspondent.
"She passed away at 3.16 pm following a cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure," the doctor said.
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Mahashweta Devi wonderfully illustrated the might of the pen. A voice of compassion, equality & justice, she leaves us deeply saddened. RIP.
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