José Mujica, the former Uruguayan president and revolutionary, passed away at the age of eighty-nine. Renowned for his unpretentious lifestyle and genuine character, Mujica embodied the fight for economic fairness and human decency throughout his life. From his days as a guerrilla fighter to serving as Uruguay's President, he influenced many with his humor and calls for political action. His final months were filled with cordial visits from friends and leaders, reflecting on his significant contributions to history and humanity, as he came to terms with his terminal illness.
Mujica was many things, but most of all he was a good-hearted man who spent his life fighting to secure a more equitable future for his country.
He was also an incorrigible smoker, and over the years his voice turned to a throaty growl.
He was aware that he didn't have much time left, but it wasn't a problem. He had already made history.
In public appearances, he often spoke movingly of the transformative power of political action.
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