André Vanasse
André Vanasse | |
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 Vanasse in 2012 | |
| Born | March 6, 1942 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | February 26, 2026 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | University of Vincennes in Saint-Denis |
| Occupation | Writer |
André Vanasse (March 6, 1942 – February 26, 2026) was a Canadian writer. A member of the Académie des lettres du Québec, he was nominated for a Governor General's Award in the category French-language children's literature for the novel Des Millions pour une chanson.[1]
In 2017, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his recognition in promoting Quebec literature for over fifty years.[2][3]
Vanasse died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on February 26, 2026, at the age of 83.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Added Entries". CM. Vol. 17. Canadian Library Association. 1989. p. 110 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "André Vanasse reçoit l'Ordre du Canada" (PDF). Lettres Québécoises (in French). 2017. p. 65. Retrieved March 1, 2026 – via Érudit.
- ↑ Bouhadjera, Hocine (February 27, 2026). "Figure majeure de l'édition québécoise, André Vanasse est mort". ActuaLitté (in French). Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Décès d'André Vanasse, pilier du milieu littéraire québécois". Le Devoir (in French). February 26, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ Boulanger, Luc (February 27, 2026). "L'éditeur et auteur André Vanasse s'est éteint". La Presse (in French). Retrieved March 1, 2026.
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