'Quino', the author of Mafalda, dies at 88 5:11
(CNN Spanish) -
"Today Mafalda is sad," says the account in the archive of the Spanish television station RTVE in a tweet.
And the message summarizes the sentiment in the networks after the news of the death of Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, better known as Quino.
Today Mafalda is sad.
Its creator, the great Quino, has passed away.
He leaves us his world, his creations 👉 https://t.co/4WBqtDjxmG #DEP pic.twitter.com/pfZ93H2nUZ
- File RTVE (@ArchivoRTVE) September 30, 2020
Mafalda, the girl who hates the most famous soup and creation, is not the only one who mourns Quino's departure.
Politicians, celebrities, media and users in Latin America and Europe share their condolences for the death of the 88-year-old cartoonist.
"Goodbye, Quino", tweeted the Casa Rosada
Thank you for your art, for your talent and for your commitment to Argentina.
Goodbye, Quino.
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- Casa Rosada (@CasaRosada) September 30, 2020
Argentina's vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, shared a video of Quino's words at an event in 2012 when she was president:
October 15, 2012. Unforgettable moment during the inauguration of the Julio Le Parc Cultural Center in Mendoza.
Quino and the "changuita" to govern Argentina.
Goodbye teacher.
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- Cristina Kirchner (@CFKArgentina) September 30, 2020
The Royal Spanish Academy highlighted the sense of humor of the comic strip Mafalda:
Quino, creator of the unforgettable Mafalda and one of the most international cartoonists in Spanish, has left us.
His accurate words traveled to both sides of the Atlantic thanks to his cartoons and his peculiar sense of humor.
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- RAE (@RAEinforma) September 30, 2020
"Loved and admired by all his colleagues, he leaves an indelible legacy in Argentine culture," said the Argentine Ministry of Culture:
🙌 We are deeply saddened by the death of the beloved graphic artist Joaquín Salvador Lavado, known as Quino and father of the unforgettable Mafalda, his most endearing character.
Loved and admired by all his colleagues, he leaves an indelible legacy in Argentine culture.
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- Culture Nation (@CulturaNacionAR) September 30, 2020
The Chilean deputy Camila Vallejo added to the condolences:
and just yesterday #Mafalda turned 56 years old ... Goodbye to a great, who made us laugh and think through the reflections and adventures of a little girl.
Your legacy is eternal #Quino pic.twitter.com/a7Qn9XK4Fy
- Camila Vallejo Dowling #APRUEBO (@camila_vallejo) September 30, 2020
Aministía Internacional España highlighted Quino's "exquisite humor" in dealing with issues such as justice and freedom:
Quino, creator of Mafalda, has not left, his immense humanity, his empathy with people, his exquisite humor on very serious issues such as justice, freedom, power will always remain with us ... Goodbye teacher!
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- Amnesty International Spain (@amnistiaespana) September 30, 2020
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz praised Mafalda's vision:
"Let those who are tired of seeing the world run with their feet raise their hands!"
I loved #Mafalda and the vision of the world through your pen #Quino #DEPQuino pic.twitter.com/d5vfr45ZbJ
- Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) September 30, 2020
There were also graphic tributes for the cartoonist and users shared their favorite cartoons:
Goodbye, Quino, you will always be in our ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QDVc8XAXh1
- pictoline (@pictoline) September 30, 2020
Quino left and left us everything.
Rest in peace master.
Thank you.
🙏🏽 ♥ ️
Atte.
Humor and Consciousness.
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- Chino Darín (@chinodarin) September 30, 2020
Thanks for so much #Quino pic.twitter.com/MkQazgGxbi
- Leonardo Garnier (@leogarnier) September 30, 2020
