According to news just coming in, Sir Derek Walcott died about 7:45 AM this morning with family at his bedside. He had been in ill health for some time.
He was an esteemed poet and playwright and received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was Professor of Poetry at the University of Essex from 2010 to 2013.
More information on the life and times of Sir Derek Walcott coming soon.
Oooooohh nooooo. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family and St.Lucia at large.
My prayer and condolences to the family.
Definitely a sad day for his family and all St Lucians at home and abroad! Let us celebrate his life and achievements!! May his soul rest in everlasting peace!
May he rest in perfect peace… condolence to all st. Lucian..
Great poet ,and wonderful writer. An icon as a,St Lucian he will be missed
Sad day for all St.Lucian and the Caribbean. I wanted to meet him. My Mom was raise with them. Rest in perfect peace.
We’ve lost a great literary mind. RIP Sir