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Beloved Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz Passes Away at 71

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the first Latino winner of the PEN/Faulkner prize, has died at the age of 71 in El Paso, Texas. Known for his impactful works exploring themes of sexuality and border life, Sáenz's legacy includes the acclaimed novel 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.'

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