Nobel laureate and renowned Latin American author Mario Vargas Llosa passed away at 89 in Lima, Peru. His family announced his peaceful death, surrounded by loved ones. Vargas Llosa, known for novels like "The Time of the Hero" and "Feast of the Goat," was a significant figure in the literary "Boom" of the 1960s and 70s. His prolific career included journalism, political commentary, and a controversial run for Peruvian president. His children confirmed a private cremation with no public ceremony.

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