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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A posthumous work: a group of friends, a talk after a performance, and a powerful debate

The play "El ávido espectador" by Alejandro Zingman reflects on theatrical activity and is a tribute following the author's death in 2024.

Mar 20 • 20:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Spotlight

Author Len Deighton, known for his writings on heroes, soldiers, wars, and spies, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind significant literary contributions and unanswered questions regarding cause and effect.

Mar 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Traveling with the Shroud

The author reflects on their grandmother's tradition of traveling with a shroud, symbolizing the inevitability of death, while contemplating their own lack of planning for such eventuality.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A woman wrote a book on how to overcome grief after her husband’s death: now she has been convicted of murdering him

Kouri Richins, an author from Utah, has been convicted of murdering her husband despite previously writing a children’s book on coping with grief.

Mar 18 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO ⟩ The unexpectedly widowed author was proven to be a cold-blooded murderer in court

An author from Utah who published a children's book about grief after her husband's sudden death was found guilty of his murder.

Mar 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Book 'Martyr!' brings Iran and the USA closer with a young person obsessed with death; see video

The book 'Martyr!', written by Iranian author Kaveh Akbar, explores themes of identity and mortality through the protagonist Cyrus, drawing parallels between his life and the author's own experiences as an immigrant in the USA.

Mar 16 • 17:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Margareta Magnusson, Swedish ‘death cleaning’ author, dies age 92

Margareta Magnusson, the influential Swedish author known for popularizing the concept of 'death cleaning,' has passed away at the age of 92.

Mar 16 • 10:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An unpublished poetry book by António Lobo Antunes will be published following his death at 83

Following the recent passing of Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes at the age of 83, a previously unpublished book of his poetry is set to be released in April by the editorial house Leya.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I died for 10 minutes and saw door to heaven – but heartbreaking sight made me return'

An author shares her near-death experience, claiming she encountered heaven but returned due to a poignant vision.

Mar 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The inventor of death cleaning has died

Margareta Magnusson, the author known for popularizing death cleaning, has passed away at the age of 85.

Mar 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Margareta Magnusson, Swedish author of a bestseller, Life in Order

Margareta Magnusson, the Swedish author known for her best-selling book 'Life in Order', has passed away at the age of 92.

Mar 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hospital defends CMD after suspension over Chimamanda son’s death

Atlantis Pediatric Hospital defends its Chief Medical Director, Atinuke Uwajeh, after suspension related to the investigation of a child's death involving the son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Mar 9 • 16:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Oliver Sacks, ten years after his death: the neurologist who turned medicine into literature

Oliver Sacks, renowned neurologist and author, continued to write influential works even after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, producing significant posthumous writings that blend medicine and literature.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lobo Antunes, a master of polyphonic novels

Renowned Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes, a prominent voice in contemporary European literature, has passed away at the age of 83 in Lisbon.

Mar 5 • 19:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Cullhed: António Lobo Antunes wrote symphonies of fate about the love-hate relationship with Portugal

Renowned author António Lobo Antunes, known for his poignant reflections on the Portuguese colonial wars in Africa, has passed away at the age of 83.

Mar 5 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At the age of 83: Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has died

Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has passed away at 83, renowned for his significant contributions to literature and a distinctive narrative style.

Mar 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nobel-tipped Portuguese dead - aged 83

The Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has passed away at the age of 83, a notable figure often speculated as a candidate for the Nobel Prize.

Mar 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Helena Jubany Case: The main suspect of the crime ruled out as the author of the letters received by the young woman

The main suspect in the Helena Jubany murder case has been ruled out as the author of anonymous letters received by the victim prior to her death, leading to a new phase in the long-standing investigation.

Mar 4 • 12:55 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

My grandfather narrowly avoided death under the Iranian regime. But I am not celebrating Trump’s illegal war

An anonymous author reflects on their grandfather's narrow escape from the Iranian regime while expressing concerns about celebrating the death of the Ayatollah and the implications of U.S. military involvement.

Mar 4 • 00:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

He knows that his wife will die 20 years before him

The article discusses Alen Mešković's novel 'Den smukkeste afsked', which explores a future where a method to calculate a person's death year has been kept secret until the 1960s.

Mar 2 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Feminists for Iran Only for Ideology

The author criticizes leftist feminists for protesting against the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, suggesting their motivations are politically driven rather than genuinely supportive of human rights.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A man is arrested as the presumed author of the death of his wife in El Puerto de Santa María

A man has been arrested in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, suspected of murdering his wife, which could mark the second case of gender violence in the province of Cádiz in 2026.

Feb 28 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A man is arrested as the presumed author of his wife's death in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing his wife in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Feb 28 • 08:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria: Inquiry into the Death of Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Son Opened

A coroner's inquiry has been started in Nigeria regarding the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against the hospital where he was treated.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Coroner begins inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son April 14

The Coroner's Court in Lagos is set to begin an inquiry into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on April 14, 2026.

Feb 25 • 14:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The author of the "Password" series, Hideyuki Matsubara, has passed away; 3.98 million copies sold

The renowned children's author Hideyuki Matsubara, known for the popular "Password" series, has died at the age of 76 in Tokyo.

Feb 25 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caio Fernando Abreu: 30 Years After the Death of One of Brazil's Greatest Authors, Library Exhibits Works in Showcase

A library in Porto Alegre pays tribute to iconic Brazilian author Caio Fernando Abreu 30 years after his death by showcasing his works.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Widow 'murdered husband with deadly cocktail' then wrote children's book on grief

Kouri Richins, an acclaimed children's author, has been charged with murdering her husband after she published a book about grief following his death.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Writing as healing in the face of death, the power of words in mourning

The article reflects on the healing power of writing as a means to cope with the death of a loved one, particularly focusing on the author's personal loss.

Feb 21 • 04:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“It’s a paradise over there”… Japan’s system allowing death at home

The article discusses the perspective on death within Korean society, reflecting on the recent experiences of the author's family and the shift in views regarding dying at home without family present, particularly within an aging society.

Feb 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anna Murdoch-Mann, author and ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch, dies aged 81

Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and a noted author and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 81 in Florida.

Feb 20 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man identified as the author of the shot that killed a resident at a carnival party in Guadalupe hands himself over to the police

A man implicated in the shooting death of a resident during a carnival celebration in Guadalupe, Rio de Janeiro, has surrendered to the police following the incident.

Feb 19 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Call

The author reflects on a lost friendship and the opportunity for reconciliation that was cut short by death.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Literature: Is This We Should Have Been?

The article discusses Dutch author Christien Brinkgreve's book 'An Attempt to Organize My Love,' which reflects on her 40-year marriage filled with struggles and sorrow following her husband's death.

Feb 16 • 19:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: The Death of Author Chimamanda Adichie's Child Exposes the Health Crisis

The tragic death of a child of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie highlights serious systemic issues within Nigeria's healthcare system.

Feb 15 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Case Orelha: Investigation points to a teenager as the author of the aggression that led to the dog's death; police request the young man's internment

An investigation in Florianópolis identified a 15-year-old boy as responsible for the death of a community dog, prompting police to request his internment.

Feb 8 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman stabbed to death by husband in the interior of SP; author committed suicide after the crime

A couple was found dead in their home in São João da Boa Vista, SP, with multiple knife wounds, in a case now classified as feminicide followed by suicide.

Feb 6 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The discussions on the death penalty law reach the length and thickness of the rope

The article discusses the troubling atmosphere in Israel's Knesset committee meeting that is considering implementing the death penalty for terrorists, reflecting a descent into barbarism according to the author.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rivals Series 2 first look as Emily Atack teases 'welcome to the naughtiest show on TV'

The second series of Disney+'s hit show Rivals, featuring Emily Atack, is set to premiere on May 15, following the death of author Dame Jilly Cooper who was unable to see the show's continuation.

Feb 5 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Jury verdict: Miguel guilty of the death of the canon of Valencia Cathedral alongside an unknown person

Miguel Tomás V. has been found guilty by a jury of the murder of Alfonso López Benito, despite not being the material author of the crime, and faces a sentence of 28 years in prison.

Feb 3 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police try to identify author of message attributing participation to São Roque teenager in the death of dog Orelha

The Civil Police opened an investigation to identify the author of a message implicating a São Roque teenager in the death of a dog named Orelha, who was beaten by a group of youths in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.

Feb 3 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Author of the proposal to lower the age of majority admits to including crimes against pets after the Orelha case

A Brazilian federal deputy has acknowledged the social acceptance of lowering the age of majority from 18 to 16, responding to public outrage over the abuse and death of a dog named Orelha, and is open to including animal cruelty in future legislative changes.

Feb 2 • 19:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nobuhiko Ochiai, international journalist and author, passes away at 84

Nobuhiko Ochiai, a renowned international journalist and author known for his works on global issues, died of natural causes at the age of 84 on February 1.

Feb 2 • 12:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Author’s tragedy puts Nigeria’s healthcare system under scrutiny

The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son has sparked a critical examination of Nigeria's healthcare system and raised allegations of medical negligence against a hospital in Lagos.

Jan 15 • 15:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

An illegal immigrant killed my daughter — leftists march for Renee, not for Katie

The article discusses the contrast between public outrage over the shooting of a woman attempting to run over a federal agent and the lack of outrage over the author's daughter's death caused by an illegal immigrant, criticizing the politicization of such tragedies.

Jan 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Novel "O Cabbra"... How Does the Arab Immigrant Face Aging and Death?

The Tunisian author Habib Selmi explores themes of aging, identity, and loneliness in his novel "O Cabbra," offering a quiet narrative amid the noise of modernity.

Jan 14 • 07:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Scott Adams, controversial author of the comic Dilbert, has died

American cartoonist Scott Adams, known for his comic strip Dilbert, passed away at the age of 68 due to cancer, a news announced during a podcast by his ex-wife Shelly Miles.

Jan 14 • 05:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Scott Adams, creator of the iconic comic strip 'Dilbert', has passed away. Trump also commented on his death

Scott Adams, the cartoonist and author whose comic 'Dilbert' became a global symbol of resistance to the absurdities of office life, has died at the age of 68, confirmed by his ex-wife Shelly Miles during a live broadcast on his YouTube channel.

Jan 13 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Naked War of Jean Lartéguy

The article commemorates the 15th anniversary of the death of Jean Lartéguy, author of 'The Centurions', and marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of his memoirs.

Jan 13 • 01:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Virtual exhibition opened for painter and graphic artist Miroslav Šutej, who is the author of all state symbols of Croatia

The Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Miroslav Šutej with a virtual exhibition showcasing his significant works available on their website.

Jan 12 • 16:31 UTC

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