Li Ao
Taiwanese writer (1935-2018)
Li Ao (Chinese: 李敖; pinyin: Lǐ Áo, also spelled Lee Ao; 25 April 1935 – 18 March 2018) was a Chinese-Taiwanese writer, social commentator, historian, and independent politician. Li participated in the presidential election in 2000 as a candidate for the New Party. In 2004, he was elected to the Legislative Yuan.[1] Two years later, Li was a candidate in the 2006 Taipei mayoral election.[2] He represented the People First Party in the legislative elections of 2012.[3][4]
Li Ao | |
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 Li Ao at Fayuan Temple in Beijing in 2005. The temple featured prominently in his first novel, Martyr's Shrine. | |
| Born | 25 April 1935 |
| Died | 18 March 2018 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | National Taichung First Senior High School National Taiwan University |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Hu (1980.05.06－08.28) Wang Zhihui (1992.03.08－2018.03.18) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Li Dingyi Zhang Kuichen |
Li died in Taipei on 18 March 2018 of brain cancer at the age of 82.[5][6]
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change- ↑ "Banned books, nude photos and fights in parliament … the strange and colourful life of Li Ao". South China Morning Post. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ Wang, Flora (16 October 2006). "Li Ao first to register as Taipei mayor candidate". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ Mo, Yan-chih (8 August 2011). "Soong vows to regain influence, unveils candidates". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ Mo, Yan-chih (10 August 2011). "PFP to announce some candidates today". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ "Taiwanese author Li Ao dies after battling with brain tumour". Straits Times. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ Lin, Hui-chin (19 March 2018). "Writer Li Ao dies at 83 after battle with brain cancer". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
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