Renowned Pakistani-Canadian Writer Tarek Fatah Dies At 73
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His daughter Natasha Fatah confirmed the news of his death in a Twitter post.
Renowned Pakistan-born Canadian columnist and famous television personality Tarek Fatah died on Monday, April 24 at the age of 73. The author, based in Canada, died after a long-drawn battle with cancer. His daughter Natasha Fatah confirmed the news of his death in a Twitter post. Lion of Punjab.Son of Hindustan.Lover of Canada.Speaker of truth.Fighter for justice.Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed.@TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him.Will you join us?1949-2023 pic.twitter.com/j0wIi7cOBF There was one and only @TarekFatah - daring, funny, knowledgable, sharp thinker, great orator and a fearless fighter.Tarek, my brother, it was a delight to have you as a close friend.Will you be able to rest in peace?Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/X9VcRKtyK4 Too hard to process, Tarek Fatah is gone.Rest in power, my friend, guide and family. We shall meet again!Om Shanti 🌸 Saddened by the passing of Tarek Fatah, whom I first met in 1972. His death brings to an end half a century of rigorous debate, vehement disagreements, sharing of knowledge & ideas, and much laughter & friendship rare in an era when people do not know how combine these things. pic.twitter.com/t5nyoWsZmF Pakistan-born progressive Muslim commentator Tarek Fatah passes away after prolonged illnessYou were a great human being Sir.Rest in Peaceॐ शांति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BVDiEUt1VE Heartiest condolences to you Natasha. A brave person. Someone who actually spoke power to truth. He was never afraid of challenging the fanatics. The world has lost a champion. May the great soul rest in peace. An incredible personality, who had the courage to say a spade a spade. May he continue to live, and his memories continue to inspire each one of us. 🙏🙏Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
She wrote, ''Lion of Punjab.Son of Hindustan.Lover of Canada.Speaker of truth.Fighter for justice.Voice of the downtrodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. @TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us?''
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