On April 13, 2025, Mario Vargas Llosa, renowned Peruvian writer and Nobel Laureate, passed away at the age of 89 in his home in Madrid, Spain. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 28, 1936, in Arequipa, Peru, Vargas Llosa was a prolific and influential figure in the literary world. He wrote numerous works of fiction, essays, and literary criticism which were translated into multiple languages and read all over the world. Vargas Llosa was best known for his novel "The Time of the Hero" (1963), which sparked controversy in his home country with its criticism of the military academy he attended in his youth. He continued to explore political and social issues in his writing, often challenging the status quo. In 2010, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for "his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individual's resistance, revolt, and defeat." This cemented his place as one of the most influential and respected writers of the 20th century. Aside from his literary achievements, Vargas Llosa also delved into politics, running for president of Peru in 1990. Although ultimately unsuccessful, he remained active in political discourse and continued to use his platform to advocate for democracy and human rights. Vargas Llosa's legacy will live on through his powerful and thought-provoking writing, which has left an indelible mark on the literary world. He will be remembered as a fearless and brilliant mind, dedicated to using his talent to shed light on important issues and inspire change. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and his three children, as well as a large community of readers and admirers. He will be greatly missed, but his contributions to literature and society will be celebrated for generations to come.