Montreal playwright David Fennario has died

Montreal playwright David Fennario has died, his family has confirmed. Best known for the 1979 play Balconville, Fennario died Saturday at noon at the Montreal General Hospital.

Montreal playwright David Fennario has died, his family has confirmed.

Best known for the 1979 play Balconville, Fennario died Saturday at noon at the Montreal General Hospital. He was 76 years old.

A public memorial will be held at a later date, his family said.  

More details to come.