Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer dies

by | Jul 15, 2014 | News | 0 comments

Writer and political activist Nadine Gordimer (90) has died peacefully in her sleep, according to a family statement.

Nadine Gordimer has died peacefully in her sleep, her family said in a statement on Tuesday.

“She was 90 years old, will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and literary colleagues,” the statement said. “Her son Hugo and daughter Oriane, and her caring helpers were with her.

Gordimer wrote 15 novels as well as several volumes of short stories, non-fiction and other works. She was published in 40 languages around the world.

See full report via Mail & Guardian

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