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Brazilian writer Jorge Amado dies aged 88

Jorge Amado - the best-selling author in Brazil's history - has died in hospital. He was 88.

Brazilian writer Jorge Amado dies aged 88

Tue, 07 Aug, 2001 - 06:59

Jorge Amado - the best-selling author in Brazil's history - has died in hospital. He was 88.

Amado, who suffered from diabetes, was admitted to the Alianca Hospital in northeastern city of Salvador da Bahia.

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