Famous Taiwanese poet Yu Kwang-chung dies at 89

Renowned contemporary Taiwanese poet and writer Yu Kwang-chung (余光中) passed away Thursday in Kaohsiung at the age of 89, according to a statement issued by National Sun Yat-sen University, where he served as professor emeritus before his retirement.

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