Mahmoud Darwish, the greatest living Palestinian poet, died after open heart surgery in Houston. He was 67, a heavy smoker, and had previously undergone similar surgeries in 1984 and 1998. He had a near death experience during his last operation. His loss is a deep and severe blow to all who loved his magnificent poetry and the example of humanity and decency he represented. I join the Palestinian people in their sadness.
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