Summary:Athol Fugard, the renowned South African playwright, novelist, and anti-apartheid activist, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 92. Throughout his prolific career, Fugard used theatre as a powerful tool to expose the injustices of apartheid, crafting plays such as The Blood Knot, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead, The Island, and "Master Harold"... and the Boys. His collaborations with Black South African actors helped bring the realities of racial segregation to global audiences. Beyond the stage, his novel Tsotsi was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Fugard remained a vital voice in post-apartheid South Africa, addressing themes of reconciliation and social justice. His death marks the end of an era in theatre, but his legacy as a fearless storyteller and advocate for human rights will continue to inspire generations.

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