Well-known writer Ursula Le GUIN died January 22 at his home in Portland (or).
Information was confirmed by Reuters her son Theo Downes Le GUIN. According to him, the exact cause of death is, but most likely it’s a heart attack. In recent months, his mother was not feeling well. «But her mind remains as sharp as a tack until the very last moment,» added Theo.
Ursula Le GUIN is the author of over 20 novels, 13 books for children and numerous short stories in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Her novels «the Left hand of darkness» (1969) and «Deprived» (1974) was awarded the most prestigious awards in science fiction — «Hugo» and «nebula».
Ursula constantly writing something. «A few days ago she told me that she feels a little guilty because now is writing for my own pleasure,» said Theo.
Popularity writer brought the cycle «Earthsea», on which she worked from 1960-ies until 2001. Cycle compare with «Lord of the rings» by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Ursula Le GUIN was born in 1929 in Berkeley (CA), received a master’s degree in literature at Columbia University. Since 1958, he lived with his family in Oregon, where he will host a private farewell ceremony.
