Spanish writer Carlos Ruiz Zafón has passed away at the age of 55.
The writer, best known for his novel The Shadow of the Wind, passed away on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. According to Spanish media reports, Carlos Ruiz Zafón was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Twitter: "We have lost one of the most read and admired Spanish writers in the world. Zafón, a valuable writer of our time, made an important contribution to modern literature. ?
The author of eight novels, including "Spirit Labyrinths" or "Angel's Game," Ruiz Zafón has sold more than 38 million copies worldwide, has been translated into more than 40 languages, and is considered the most widely read Spanish writer. after Cervantes.
In an essay on his career, Ruiz Zafón wrote that "there was no other choice" but to be a writer. "Sometimes people ask me what advice they should give to those who want to become writers. I want to tell you that you only have to be a writer if you are going to be ruined. Otherwise, it is better to do something else. I became a writer because otherwise I would have died. ?
Source: The Guardian
