Died Nobel prize laureate for literature 1997 – Komsomolskaya Pravda

Italy at the age of 90 years has died the Nobel prize for literature, the famous playwright and actor Dario Fo. It is noted that the last months of his life, the Italian was suffering from a lung disease, and a few weeks before death, was sent to the hospital Milan, where he died.

“In the face of Dario Fo Italy has lost one of great characters of the theater, culture, and public life of our country”, — quotes the Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi “Ridus”.

Dario Fo received the Nobel prize for literature in 1997. While still living in the homeland of the playwright was recognized as the greatest writer. The greatest popularity brought him satirical works, in which he ridiculed contemporary politicians. The sharpness of its texts and performances in theater and media constantly become a cause for criticism from representatives of the Italian authorities. However, the policies expressed regret in connection with the death of the writer.