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Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Laureate and Literary Icon, Dies at 89

The Peruvian novelist, a towering figure of the Latin American literary boom, passed away peacefully in Lima as Peru declares a national day of mourning.

Peruvian-born literature Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa attends a conference with students at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Monterrey, Mexico, March 9, 2011. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo/File Photo
Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature, applauds during the opening ceremony of the international seminar "Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges" in Lima, March 20, 2012. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil/File Photo
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner, dressed in the traditional attire of French Academicians with his ceremonial epee, poses in the library of the Institut de France before the ceremony during which he will be inducted into the Academie Francaise (French Academy) as an 'Immortal' member, in Paris, France, February 9, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Overview

  • Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning author and key figure in Latin America's literary boom, died on April 13, 2025, at age 89 in Lima, surrounded by family.
  • The Peruvian government has declared a national day of mourning, underscoring his immense cultural significance and contributions to global literature.
  • Vargas Llosa's acclaimed works, including 'The Time of the Hero,' 'The Feast of the Goat,' and 'Conversation in the Cathedral,' explored themes of power, resistance, and societal realities.
  • In addition to his literary achievements, Vargas Llosa ran for Peru's presidency in 1990, reflecting his deep engagement with the political and social issues of his time.
  • His family has confirmed that, per his wishes, no public ceremony will be held, and his remains will be cremated.