Kolkata: Eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away at a city nursing home on Thursday following prolonged illness. She was 90.


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The Ramon Magsaysay winner is survived by her daughter-in-law and a grandchild. Mahasweta Devi's son pre-deceased her two years ago.


"She passed away at 3.16 pm following a cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure," the doctor said.


 


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