María Elena Walsh

Argentine author and composer

María Elena Walsh (1 February 1930 – 10 January 2011) was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, playwright, writer and composer. She was known for her songs and books for children.

María Elena Walsh
Walsh in 1965
Walsh in 1965
Born(1930-02-01)1 February 1930
Ramos Mejía, Argentina
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 80)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationPoet, author, musician, writer
GenreChildren's literature, Autobiographical novel, poetry
PartnerSara Facio (1978–2011)

Signature

Walsh's partner from 1978 until her death in 2011 was Sara Facio, an Argentine photographer.[1][2]

Walsh died of bone cancer in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 10 January 2011 at the age of 80.[2]

References

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  1. M.L. Sougez; H. Pérez Gallardo (2003). Diccionario de historia de la fotografía. Madrid: Ediciones Cátedra. p. 166. ISBN 84-376-2038-4.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Murió María Elena Walsh, Clarín, 10 January 2011 (in Spanish)

Other websites

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  Media related to María Elena Walsh at Wikimedia Commons