'World’s poorest president' na si José Mujica, pumanaw na

- Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, also known as "Pepe," has passed away at age 89

- Current President Yamandú Orsi confirmed the heartbreaking news on X

- In his announcement, Orsi also penned a heartfelt tribute to his predecessor 

- Mujica, who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, was dubbed the “world's poorest president” because of his modest lifestyle

Uruguay is currently mourning the passing of former Uruguayan President José Mujica, also referred to as "Pepe." He was 89 years old.

Current President Yamandú Orsi announced the unfortunate news in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, leader, and leader,” Orsi mournfully revealed.

The current leader likewise wrote a short yet heartfelt message to his late predecessor.

“We will miss you dearly, dear old friend. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your profound love for your people.”

In a report by BBC, Mujica's cause of death is not known but he had been suffering from oesophageal cancer.

Mujica governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. The politician, dubbed the “world's poorest president,” was known for the simple way he lived as president.

According to The Manila Times's article, Mujica gave away much of his salary to charity and lived a modest life on his farm, with his fellow ex-guerrilla wife and three-legged dog.

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Aside from José Mujica, there are other foreign personalities who passed away recently.

Pope Francis has passed away, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced. He was 88 years old. Farrell revealed in the heartbreaking announcement that the well-loved pontiff died on Monday morning, April 21, 2025. The heartbreaking announcement also paid tribute to the late pontiff, whose “entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.” Francis's death came a day after his appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. According to an official medical report released by the Holy See Press Office, the Pope’s cause of death was a stroke, which led to a coma and ultimately, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has passed away. He succumbed to a rare genetic condition called POLG Mitochondrial disease on March 1, 2025, in Paris, France. He was 22. Prince Robert announced the unfortunate news in a heartfelt statement posted on the website for the POLG Foundation. Prince Robert likewise recalled Prince Frederik’s last moments with them. It is worth noting that Prince Frederik was born with POLG Mitochondrial disease, his father wrote, though his family did not know it at the time.

Source: KAMI.com.gh