Key figure in national literature, he was 61 years old (ANSA) Almudena Grandes, one of the best known Spanish contemporary writers to the general public, died at the age of 61. The Iberian media reported it. Grandes, who captivated audiences with her novel 'The Age of Lulu' had long been ill with cancer. "We lose one of the leading writers of our time", tweeted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Almudena Grandes, one of the best known Spanish contemporary writers to the general public, died at the age of 61.
The Iberian media reported it.
Grandes, who captivated audiences with her novel 'The Age of Lulu' had long been ill with cancer.
"We lose one of the leading writers of our time", tweeted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.