Official mourning period of three days declared by Lula in honor of the demise of Luis Fernando Veríssimo
Luis Fernando Verissimo, a celebrated Brazilian writer and playwright, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 88 in Porto Alegre. Born in the same city, Verissimo began his diverse career in 1969, moving between chronicles, fiction, short stories, translation, and graphic humor.
Throughout his prolific career, Verissimo authored over 80 books, including novels, collections, and anthologies. His works, known for their intelligent, ironic, and humorous writing, include titles such as "The Analyst of Bagé" (1981), "Comedies of Private Life" (1994), and "Borges and the Eternal Orangutans" (2000).
In 1997, Verissimo was awarded the Juca Pato - Intellectual of the Year award by the Brazilian Union of Writers. This prestigious recognition was followed by another significant achievement when his book "Clube dos Anjos" received the Prix Des Oceans at the Festival of Latin Cultures in Biarritz, France in 2004. In 2003, "Clube dos Anjos" was chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the 25 best books of the year (in its English version, "The Club of Angels").
Verissimo was also a constant presence in Brazilian newspapers, with columns published in major circulation newspapers. He commented with lightness and insight on daily topics, politics, culture, and affection. It is not mentioned in the provided text if Verissimo wrote columns for any specific newspaper or newspapers.
Born to the also writer Erico Verissimo, Verissimo spent his later years in Porto Alegre. Unfortunately, he spent about three weeks in the intensive care unit of Hospital Moinhos de Vento due to pneumonia before his passing.
Verissimo's works continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by readers worldwide, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
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