December 18, 2011

Vaclav Havel Dies

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2075699/Vaclav-Havel-Czech-Republics-elected-president-dies-aged-75.html

Czech playwright Vaclav Havel who became his country's first elected president dies at 75
Former president was a key figure in Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution
Playwright oversaw country's transition into Czech Republic and Slovakia
Iconic figure previously described by George Bush as 'one of liberty's great heroes'
Former leader died in his sleep after battling a long illness
Havel famously declared: 'Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred'
By Chris Parsons
Daily Mail (UK)
Last updated at 12:57 PM on 18th December 2011

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